Taneda Santōka

Taneda Santōka

October 03, 1882 – October 11, 1940
Place of Birth: Yamaguchi prefecture, Hofu

Taneda Santōka 種田 山頭火 birth name: Taneda Shōichi 種田 正一; 3 December 1882 – 11 October 1940 was the pen-name of a Japanese author and haiku poet. He is known for his free verse haiku.