Jun Kubota

Jun Kubota (久保田 淳 Kubota Jun, born 13 June 1933) 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^[1] in Tokyo.^[1]

After working as an assistant professor at Shirayuri Women's University,^[1] in 1984 he became a professor at the University of Tokyo,^[1] before returning to Shirayuri as a professor in 1994.^[1] In 2005 he joined the Japan Academy.^[1]

Writings

He is a specialist in medieval Japanese literature,^[1] and his particular known for his work on the history of waka of the classical and medieval periods.^[1] His notable works include Shinkokin Wakashū Zenhyōshaku (新古今和歌集全評釈) and Fujiwara no Teika to Sono Jidai (藤原定家とその時代).^[1]

Honours

• Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd class, Gold and Silver Star (2007)
• Person of Cultural Merit (2013)
• Order of Culture (2020)

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