Jun Kubota (久保田 淳 Kubota Jun, born 13 June 1933) 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 ^[1] in Tokyo. ^[1]

After working as an assistant professor at Shirayuri Women's University, ^[1] in 1984 he became a professor at the University of Tokyo, ^[1] before returning to Shirayuri as a professor in 1994. ^[1] In 2005, he joined the Japan Academy. ^[1]

Writings

He is a specialist in medieval Japanese literature, ^[1] and his particular known for his work on the history of waka of the classical and medieval periods. ^[1] His notable works include Shinkokin Wakashū Zenhyōshaku (新古今和歌集全評釈) and Fujiwara no Teika to Sono Jidai (藤原定家とその時代). ^[1]

Honours

• Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd class, Gold and Silver Star (2007)
• Person of Cultural Merit (2013)
• Order of Culture (2020)

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