Yokoi Yayū, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Yokoi Yayū

Japanese linguist, poet and philosopher

Date of Birth: 24-Oct-1702

Place of Birth: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Date of Death: 15-Jul-1783

Profession: poet, philosopher, linguist

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Yokoi Yayu (?? ??, October 24, 1702 – July 15, 1783) was a Japanese samurai best known for his haibun, a scholar of Kokugaku, and haikai poet.
He was born Yokoi Tokitsura (?? ??), and took the pseudonym Tatsunojo.
His family are believed to be descendants of Hojo Tokiyuki.