◇ Takashi Kitazato Poet and Japanese linguist (born in Kitazato Village, Kumamoto Prefecture). Explored the origins of the Japanese language (achieved recognition for his research on wax cylinder recordings). Studied the art of poetry under Masao Kamata and Masakaze Takasaki. After going to Germany, he primarily researched ancient Japanese. He was the longest cousin of Shibasaburo Kitazato and was born on March 3, 1870, in Kitazato Village, Oguni Town, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture (present-day Oguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture). He entered Doshisha University at the recommendation of Shibasaburo, but he strongly desired to study Japanese classical studies. He withdrew from the university and transferred to Kokugakuin University, where he studied Japanese linguistics and literature. Afterward, he studied at the University of Berlin in Germany for five years and obtained a doctorate. During this time, he translated "The Pillow Book" into German for the first time and introduced it to Germany. After returning to Japan, he taught ethics and German at Osaka Medical University (the predecessor of the Osaka University School of Medicine), but he retired before the mandatory retirement age to gain time for research and devoted himself to his long-term research topic, "Japanese Language Studies." The "Kitazato Wax Cylinders," which are research materials, vividly revived the dialects of Sakhalin Ainu, Tohoku, and Ryukyu, as well as various languages such as those of the Taiwanese indigenous people and Philippine languages, in their original voices. Born on March 3, 1870, in Kitazato Village, Oguni, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture. ◇ Works: "Fundamental Research on the Japanese Language," German verse drama "Namu Amida Butsu," "The Path of Japanese Source Research" (Revised Edition) (Later Edition) Born 1870 - Died 1960, age 90 ◇ Poem: The movement of spring on a hazy night, Shown to the moon, A gentle breeze blows, Unobstructed by the flowers. - Ran ◇ Since this is an old item, there may be scratches, stains, damage, tears, folds, discoloration, and insect damage. Please bid after confirming the images. ◇ Please understand that we have not received a formal appraisal. ◇ The items on display have been collected by the seller over many years and are long-term storage items. Please bid only if you are familiar with antiques, as they are not new. ◇ The readings may not be accurate, so please use them as a reference only and correct any errors.