Background
Rantei Takano was born in 1704 in Edo (now Tokyo, Japan). Original personal name: Ikei.
蘭亭 高野
Rantei Takano was born in 1704 in Edo (now Tokyo, Japan). Original personal name: Ikei.
At the young age of 16 began studying poetic science and achieved fame equal to that of Nankaku Hattori. He became a disciple of Sorai Ogyu while still in his teens. His master took a great liking to him because of his talent.
