Nakatsukasa -

Background

Nakatsukasa was born in 912. Daughter of Prince Atsuyoshi, son of Emperor Daigo. Her mother was Ise, also a noted poetess.

Career

Most of her poems were about love. The Choku-senshu (anthologies compiled by Imperial order such as Kokin-wakashu) contains many of her odes.

Connections

Father:

Atsuyoshi

Mother:

Ise