Sugawara No Michizane Collection

Sugawara no Michizane, between 1840 and 1842. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Sugawara no Michizane, between 1840 and 1842

Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin...c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai)
Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki)", Japan, c. 1835/36

Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin...c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai)
Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki)", Japan, c. 1835/36

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play... c.1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Third Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play... c.1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Third Month, 1780, Japan, c. 1780

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the thunder god, an incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the pla... c. 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the thunder god, an incarnation of Kan Shojo, in the play "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, " performed at the Morita Theater in the third month, 1780, Japan

The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo III as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Sugawara Michizane... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo III as the Thunder God, an Incarnation of Sugawara Michizane, in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eighth Month, 1776, Japan

The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Kan Shojo in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami... c. 1768. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Kan Shojo in the Play Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eighth Month, 1768, Japan, c. 1768

Precincts of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin keidai), from the series "One Hundred... 1856
Precincts of Kameido Tenjin Shrine (Kameido Tenjin keidai), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1856

The actor Ichikawa Udanji I as Sugawara no Michizane in the play "Shinrei Sugawara Jikki, "... 1883
The actor Ichikawa Udanji I as Sugawara no Michizane in the play " Shinrei Sugawara Jikki, " performed at the Haruki Theater in the fourth month, 1883, 1883

The Poet Sugawara Michizane, Japan, early 1760s. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
The Poet Sugawara Michizane, Japan, early 1760s

Sugawara Michizane crossing to China (Toto Tenjin), Japan, c. 1770s

Sugawara no Michizane, Japan, c. 1720. Creator: Kondo Kiyoharu
Sugawara no Michizane, Japan, c. 1720

The Poet Sugawara no Michizane Riding an Ox, c. 1764. Creator: Torii Kiyomitsu
The Poet Sugawara no Michizane Riding an Ox, c. 1764

Sugawara Michizane Going into Exile, c. 1763 / 64. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Sugawara Michizane Going into Exile, c. 1763/64

Sugawara no Michizane praying for rain on Mount Tenpai, 1881 (woodblock)
873631 Sugawara no Michizane praying for rain on Mount Tenpai, 1881 (woodblock) by Yoshitoshi, Tsukioka (1839-92); 32.54 x21.91 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Sugawara Michizane, from the series Instructive models of lofty ambitions (no
425470 Sugawara Michizane, from the series Instructive models of lofty ambitions (no. 12), 1889 (colour woodblock print) by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915); 36x24.3 cm; Arthur M

Tenmangu, Sugawara no Michizane as Tenjin Traveling to China, early 19th century. Tenjin is the name given to Heian-period statesman Sugawara Michizane (845-903) after he died in exile

Tenjin Traveling to China, late 16th century. Creator: Konoe Nobutada
Tenjin Traveling to China, late 16th century. Deified spirit of Heian-period statesman and poet Sugawara Michizane (845-903). Momoyama period (1573-1615)

Devout woman stroking a bronze bull to cure rheumatism, Kitano Tenjin temple, Kyoto, Japan, 1904. The temple is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the scholar

Main gateway to Kameido Temple, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Main gateway to Kameido Temple, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. A Shinto temple dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane (845-903), a poet scholar and statesman of the Heian period of Japanese history

Worshippers crossing the semi-circular bridge to Kameido Temple beyond, looking north, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. A Shinto temple dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane (845-903)

From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Sugawara no Michizane, c1830. Artist: Hokusai
From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Sugawara no Michizane, c1830. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Flying plum Tobiume title object series Hanazono poetry association
Flying plum Tobiume (title on object) A series for the Hanazono poetry association (series title) Hanazono bantsuzuki (series title on object), A carp in a fishing net and a wooden statue of a bird

Onoe KikugorAś II role Sugawara no Michizane
Onoe Kikugoro II in the role of Sugawara no Michizane, The actor Onoe Kikugoro II (1784-1849) in black kimono over white court pants (hakama), a court hat (eboshi) on his head

Nakamura Shikan IV as the Fishmonger Aratota, 1841. Creator: Hasegawa Sadamasu
Nakamura Shikan IV as the Fishmonger Aratota, 1841

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"Sugawara no Michizane: A Tale of Talent and Tragedy" In the world of Japanese art, it has been immortalized in various forms. From the captivating portrayal by actor Ichikawa Udanji I in the play "Shinrei Sugawara Jikki" to Kitao Shigemasa's depiction of the poet himself during Japan's early 1760s, his story continues to captivate audiences. One cannot forget Kondo Kiyoharu's rendition of Sugawara no Michizane, showcasing his dignified presence. Torii Kiyomitsu takes us on a journey with his artwork depicting the poet riding an ox, symbolizing strength and resilience. However, it is Suzuki Harunobu who tugs at our heartstrings with his poignant illustration of Michizane going into exile. The pain and sorrow are palpable as we witness this great man being torn away from everything he held dear. Yet amidst adversity, there is hope. The woodblock print showing Sugawara no Michizane praying for rain on Mount Tenpai reminds us that even in times of despair, faith can move mountains. His poetic prowess shines through in Kanke's poem series "One Hundred Poems Explained by, " where each verse reveals a glimpse into his profound thoughts and emotions. As if stepping out from history itself, Tenjin Traveling to China transports us back to a time when legends were born. Konoe Nobutada captures every detail with finesse and precision. Even today, devotion lingers within the walls of Kitano Tenjin temple as devout women stroke bronze bulls seeking relief from rheumatism—an age-old tradition inspired by Sugawara no Michizane himself. Sugawara no Michizane remains an enigmatic figure whose legacy transcends time. Through these artistic interpretations spanning centuries, we are reminded of his brilliance, resilience, and the tragic circumstances that befell him.