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Japanese writer

Fukuda Chiyo-ni (福田 千代尼, - 2 October ) or Kaga no Chiyo (加賀 千代女) was a Japanesepoet of the Edo period and a Buddhist nun.^[1] She is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of haiku (then called hokku).

Some of Chiyo's most notable works include "The Morning Glory", "Putting up my hair", and "Again the women".

Being one of the few women haiku poets in pre-modern Japanese literature, Chiyo-ni has been seen an influential figure.

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Before her time, haiku by women were often dismissed and ignored. She began writing haiku at seven years old, and by age seventeen she had become very popular all over Japan. Chiyo-ni continued writing throughout her life.

Influenced by the renowned poet Matsuo Bashō but emerging and as independent figure with a unique voice in her own right, Chiyo-ni's dedication not only paved a way for her career but also opened a path for other women to follow.

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