Hyakunin Isshu Poet Encyclopedia

Browse all 100 poets of Hyakunin Isshu. Sort or filter by alphabetical order, era, theme, imperial anthology source, rank, or occupation.
The illustrations are colored and adapted using Adobe Firefly, based on the artwork used in "A Hundred Verses from Old Japan," published in the UK in 1909 by William N. Porter. Each card also shows that poet's Chart of the Heart, along with a modern-language reflection of their feelings.
The estimated annual income shown on each card is based on the highest court rank the poet reached in their lifetime. For details on the conversion method, see Estimated Annual Income of Heian Nobles.