Japanese tanka poet (1885–1942).
Born January 25th, 1885 in Nankan.
Died November 2nd, 1942 at 57 years old in Asagaya (diabetes, kidney disease). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson