In 1359, he was discovered by the Northern Court and compiled the anthology 'Shinsenzai Wakashu' (New Collection of a Thousand Years, 18th imperial poetic anthology) through the recommendations of Yoshimoto NIJO or Takauji ASHIKAGA - this kept the family of masters of Kado (versification) during the turbulent times of Northern and Southern Courts. |
北朝 (日本)側に通じて1359年(延文4年/正平14年)「新千載和歌集」(二条良基や足利尊氏の推挙による)を撰出し、南北朝動乱の時期の歌道師範の家を守った。 |