Ōe no Masafusa

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In this Japanese name, the family name is Oe.
An image of Ōe no Masafusa drawn in the 19th century, by Kikuchi Yōsai.
An image of Ōe no Masafusa drawn in the 19th century, by Kikuchi Yōsai.

Ōe no Masafusa (大江匡房? lived 1041-1111) was a famed Japanese scholar and tutor under the emperors of Shirakawa, Horikawa, and Toba. Masafusa was most known by his title of "Acting Middle Counselor". Masafusa became mainly known for being the author of the famous work: Gōke Shidai. For the ceremonial and public functions in the eleventh century, this became one of the most valuable sources of historic information. During the year of 1111, Masafusa died at the age of 71.

Masafusa authored a number of texts, including:

  • Gōke Shidai (江家次第?) (early 12th century)
  • Gōto Tokugan Monshū (江都督願文集?) (mid to late 11th century)
  • Yūjoki (遊女記?)
  • Kairaishiki (傀儡子記?)
  • Rakuyō Dengakuki (洛陽田楽記?)
  • Zoku Honchō Ōjōden (続本朝往生伝?)
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