Background
Sogan Ueno was born in 1832. His father Hanzaemon was retainer of Shogunate.
Sogan Ueno was born in 1832. His father Hanzaemon was retainer of Shogunate.
Sogan entered priesthood. He was made managing priest of Shingon Sect. In 1897 Sogan became chief priest of Keisokuji Temple in Shimotsuke (Tochigi Prefecture) and Mirokuji Temple in Kyoto, Daisojo (Archbishop) and a year later was appointed chief priest of Negoro Temple. During his career period Sogan has written many books. He also was a haiku poet in his own right.