Mitsuo Aida

Mitsuo Aida
相田みつを
Born(1924-05-20)May 20, 1924
Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan
DiedDecember 17, 1991(1991-12-17) (aged 67)
Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan
Other namesThe Poet of Zen
Alma materKanto Junior College
Known forPoet and calligrapher
Notable workNingen damono (Because I'm Human)

Mitsuo Aida (相田みつを, Aida Mitsuo; 20 May 1924 – 17 December 1991) was a Japanese poet and calligrapher known as The Poet of Zen. His work was influenced by Zen Buddhism and he is known for his works, Ningen damono (Because I'm Human), Okagesan (Our Debt to Others), and Inochi ippai (Live a Full Live).

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