Jun Kubota


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

Writings

He is a specialist in medieval Japanese literature, and his particular known for his work on the history of waka of the classical and medieval periods. His notable works include Shinkokin Wakashū Zenhyōshaku and Fujiwara no Teika to Sono Jidai.

Honours