Shibayama Mochitoyo

Background

Shibayama Mochitoyo was born in 1742, Kyoto, Japan. He was the son of Shigetoyo.

Career

Shibayama Mochitoyo held the high Court rank of Gon-Dainagon (Vice-Minister). He was a scholar of Japanese classics. As a waka poet, he excelled his father. Although Court poets of his time disdained poets outside the Court, Mochitoyo liked the poetry of Norinaga Moto-ori and was an intimate friend of his.

Connections

Father:

Shigetoyo

Friend:

Mochitoyo