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)
References
Citations
Works cited
- "Kubota Jun" 久保田淳. Nihon Jinmei Daijiten Plus (in Japanese). Kodansha. 2015. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
