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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 Report Abuse
A true master of the art of haiku.
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Aizu Yaichi Report Abuse
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Kobayashi Issa Report Abuse
Very influential haiku poet.
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Masaoka Shiki Report Abuse
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Yosa Buson Report Abuse
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Kakinomoto no Hitomaro Report Abuse
A poet best known for his distinct voice and love poems.
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Ōtomo no Tabito Report Abuse
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Nukata no Ōkimi Report Abuse
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Ryōkan Taigu Report Abuse
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Murasaki Shikibu Report Abuse
This poet belongs to the Heian period. She actually was a lady in waiting.
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Shuntarō Tanikawa Report Abuse
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Sugawara no Michizane Report Abuse
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Yamabe no Akahito Report Abuse
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Takuboku Ishikawa Report Abuse
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Ki no Tsurayuki Report Abuse
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Lady Ise Report Abuse
She was a progressive poet in the waka tradition.
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Enomoto Kikaku Report Abuse
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Fujiwara no Sadanaga Report Abuse
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Yamazaki Sōkan Report Abuse
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