Kobayashi Issa
Japanese writer (1763-1828)
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Summary
Kobayashi Issa was born on June 15, 1763[1], in Kashiwabara[2]. He died on January 5, 1828[3], in Kashiwabara[4]. He worked as a poet[5], painter[6], writer[7], and haiku poet[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,875 views/month, #7,205 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Myōsen-ji Temple[10]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[11]
- Notable work: The Spring of My Life[12], Last Days of Issa's Father[13]
- Religion or worldview: Jōdo Shinshū[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: haikai[16]
- Commons category: Kobayashi Issa[17]
- Family name: Kobayashi[18]
- Given name: Yatarō[19]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kobayashi Issa[20]
- Medical condition: periodontitis[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[22]
- Birth name: 小林 弥太郎[23]
- Name in native language: 小林一茶[24]
- Name in kana: こばやし いっさ[25]
Why It Matters
Kobayashi Issa has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Kobayashi Issa born?
Kobayashi Issa was born in Kashiwabara[2].
Where did Kobayashi Issa die?
Kobayashi Issa passed away in Kashiwabara[4].
What did Kobayashi Issa do for work?
Kobayashi Issa worked as a poet[5], painter[6], writer[7], and haiku poet[8].