Jun Kubota
Jun Kubota is a scholar of Japanese literature. He is best-known for his work on medieval waka.Life
Jun Kubota was born on 13 June 1933 in Tokyo.
After working as an assistant professor at Shirayuri Women's University, in 1984 he became a professor at the University of Tokyo, before returning to Shirayuri as a professor in 1994. In 2005 he joined the Japan Academy.Writings
He is a specialist in medieval Japanese literature, and his particular known for his work on the history of waka of the classical and medieval periods. His notable works include Shinkokin Wakashū Zenhyōshaku and Fujiwara no Teika to Sono Jidai.Citations
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