The diary of the Japanese poet Sogi (1421–1502) “Shirakawa kiko” (“Journey to Shirakawa Barrier”, 1468) is analyzed. sacred place, sung in lyrics past, beginning song (utamakura). divided into two parts. This result development genre art renga (connected stanzas) poets. subject study prose part. It reveals an increased suggestiveness (yojo) artistic speech. In reminiscent variety, a picture int...