The Most Important Japanese Poets
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This list is rather difficult. There are literally hundreds of fabulous Japanese poets. Feel free to add your favorite one.
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Matsuo Basho
A true master of the art of haiku.
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Aizu Yaichi
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Kobayashi Issa
Very influential haiku poet.
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Masaoka Shiki
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Yosa Buson
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Kakinomoto no Hitomaro
A poet best known for his distinct voice and love poems.
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Ōtomo no Tabito
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Nukata no Ōkimi
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Ryōkan Taigu
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Murasaki Shikibu
This poet belongs to the Heian period. She actually was a lady in waiting.
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Shuntarō Tanikawa
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Sugawara no Michizane
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Yamabe no Akahito
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Takuboku Ishikawa
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Ki no Tsurayuki
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Lady Ise
She was a progressive poet in the waka tradition.
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Enomoto Kikaku
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Fujiwara no Sadanaga
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Yamazaki Sōkan
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Kada no Azumamaro
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