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Yokoi Yayū

Japanese poet
Yokoi Yayū was a Japanese samurai best known for his haibun, a scholar of Kokugaku, and haikai poet. He was born Yokoi Tokitsura, and took the pseudonym Tatsunojō. His family are believed to be descendants of Hōjō Tokiyuki. Wikipedia
Born: October 24, 1702, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Died: July 15, 1783 (age 80 years)
Notable works: Uzuragoromo 鶉衣(The Quail's Cloak)