Fujiwara no Umakai
- Born: 694
- Died: 737
- Titles: Governor of Hitachi province ([c. 719-723)
- Distinction: third son of Fujiwara no Kamatari
- Japanese: ?
General
In 719, Fujiwara no Umakai became governor of Hitachi province, having just returned to Japan from China where he was vice-envoy. In his new post, he was also in charge of inspecting the leadership of Kazusa, Awa, and Shimo tsu Fusa provinces. An accomplished poet, the Man'yoshu contains six of his works. [1].
Politics and Conspiracy
Notes
- ↑ Mark C. Funke, "Monumenta Nipponica", "Hitachi no Kuni Fudoki"