Maeda Jakuro - Maeda Jakuro

Japanese: 前田雀郎 - まえだじゃくろう

1897-1960 A senryu poet from the Taisho and Showa periods.
Born on March 27, 1897. Worked at Kodansha and Miyako Shimbunsha. During this time, he studied under Sakai Kuraki. In 1936, he founded Senryu. In 1941, he became chairman of the Japan Senryu Association. He passed away on January 27, 1960. He was 62 years old. He was from Tochigi Prefecture. He graduated from Utsunomiya Commercial School. His real name was Gen'ichiro. His works include Senryu and Haikai and Senryu Exploration.
[Proverbs, etc.] A letter from a child to Mr. Maeda Jakuro ("Furusato")

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1897－1960　大正-昭和時代の川柳作家。
明治30年3月27日生まれ。講談社,都新聞社で活躍。この間,阪井久良伎(くらき)に師事した。昭和11年「せんりう」を創刊。16年日本川柳協会委員長。昭和35年1月27日死去。62歳。栃木県出身。宇都宮商業卒。本名は源一郎。著作に「川柳と俳諧」「川柳探求」。
【格言など】子の手紙前田雀郎様とあり(「ふるさと」)

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