Sanetomo no Minamoto

Background

The second son of Yoritomo Minamoto and Masako Ho]o.

Education

He was a student of Sadaie Fujiwara, the famous waka poet.

Career

During his reign, the Hojo family were powerful and almost ran the government.

Works

• Other Work

  • It is said he had a presentiment of his sudden death and wrote a poem dedicated to his favorite plum tree.

Interests

• He was so disgusted with the state of affairs he spent his time writing poetry and playing kemari (football).