Nijūichidaishū Books in Order
Japan's 21 imperial collections of waka poetry
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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The Gosen Wakashū, also known as Gosenshū, is the second imperial anthology of Japanese waka. It was compiled in 951 at the request of Emperor…
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The Shūi Wakashū, often abbreviated as Shūishū, is the third imperial anthology of waka poetry from Heian period Japan. It was compiled by Emperor…
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The Shinchokusen Wakashū, also known as Shinchokusenshū, is an imperial anthology of Japanese waka poetry compiled in approximately 1234 CE. It was…
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1265 · Fujiwara no Tameie
The Shokukokin Wakashū is a Japanese imperial anthology of waka, a form of classical Japanese poetry. It was completed in 1265, six years after the…
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The Shokugoshūi Wakashū is a Japanese imperial anthology of waka poetry. It was completed around 1325 or 1326 CE, two or three years after the…
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The Fūga Wakashū, also known as the Fūgashū, is an imperial anthology of Japanese waka poetry compiled between 1344 and 1346 CE. It was compiled by…
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1359
The Shinsenzai Wakashū is an imperial anthology of Japanese waka poetry completed in 1359. It was commissioned by Emperor Go-Kōgon at the request of…
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1364 · Nijō Tameakira
Shinshūi Wakashū, also known as Shinshūishū, is the 19th imperial anthology of Japanese waka poetry. It was commissioned in 1363 by Emperor Go-Kōgon…
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1383 · Fujiwara no Tametō
Shingoshūi Wakashū, also known as Shingoshūishū, is an imperial anthology of Japanese waka poetry completed around 1383. It was commissioned by…
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1439
The Shinshokukokin Wakashū was an imperial anthology of Japanese waka poetry. It was completed around 1439 CE, six years after Emperor Go-Hanazono…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Nijūichidaishū books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Gosen Wakashū”. Start with “Gosen Wakashū.”
How many books are in the Nijūichidaishū series?
We list 10 books by Sadaie Fujiwara , published between 950–1439.
Where can I buy the Nijūichidaishū books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.