Yoshida Kenkō

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1283 – 1350

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Who was Yoshida Kenkō?

Yoshida Kenkō was a Japanese author and Buddhist monk. His most famous work is Tsurezuregusa, one of the most studied works of medieval Japanese literature. Kenko wrote during the Muromachi and Kamakura periods.

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Born
1283
Japan
Also known as
  • Kenkō Yoshida
Religion
  • Buddhism
Nationality
  • Japan
Profession
Died
1350

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on July 23, 2013

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