During his period of service to the shogunate, Sasaki Takauji served as shugo (military governor) of six provinces, and held a number of other important positions. He was also known for his waka and renga poetry, and contributed 81 of his poems to the first imperial anthology of renga, the Tsukubashū.
During his time as a key figure under the shogunate, Sasaki Takauji held multiple high-ranking positions, including military governor of six provinces and other influential roles. He was also recognized for his artistic talents, particularly in the realm of traditional Japanese poetry, and his work was included in the esteemed Tsukubashū collection.