Mitsuo aida biography of william

Japanese poet and calligrapher

Mitsuo Aida (相田みつを, Aida Mitsuo, 20 May &#;– 17 December ) was a Japanese poet and calligrapher known as The Poet of Zen.^[1] His work was influenced by Zen Buddhism and he is known for his works, Ningen damono (Because I'm Human), Okagesan (Our Debt to Others), and Inochi ippai (Live a Full Live).^[2]

Early life

Aida was born in Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan, in At an early age he showed interest in calligraphy and tanka poetry and was characterized for an original style.^[1][3] He attended Tochigi Prefectural Ashikaga High School.

After graduation he proceeded to study poetry with Yamashita Mutsuk and calligraphy with Iwasawa Kei-seki.

Mitsuo aida biography of william

His work is also known to have been influenced by Michiaki Zheng, Takei Akira, and Kinono Kazuyoshi. In , Aida graduated from Kanto Junior College, a private college in Tatebayashi, Gunma.^{[citation needed]}

In , Aida married Hiraga Chie.

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