was an early 10th Century middle Heian waka poet and Japanese nobleman. Great-grandchild of Fujiwara no Hamanari. He is designated as a member of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals. 38 of his poems are included in the anthologies compiled by the imperial order following Kokin Wakashū. One of his poems is included in the famous anthology Hyakunin Isshu.

Okikaze's poems are included in several imperial poetry anthologies, including Kokin Wakashū. A personal poetry collection known as the Okikazeshū also remains.

Fujiwara no Okikaze

It is said he was talented in kangen (gagaku piece without dance).

Fujiwara no Okikaze

He was conferred , of Japanese court rank.

Fujiwara no Okikaze

External links

E-text of his poems in Japanese

References

Japanese poets

Fujiwara clan

Date of birth unknown

Date of death unknown

Hyakunin Isshu poets