He also established the grouping of "Thirty-Six Poetic Geniuses" or "Thirty-Six Immortals of Poetry",  the "Anthology of Poems by the Thirty-Six Poets" (Sanjūrokkasen), frequently seen in Ukiyo-e art; he first assembled in 1009–1011 which Fujiwara no Teika would later recommend to study by aspiring poets.
He also created a group of "Thirty-Six Poetic Greats" or "Thirty-Six Immortals of Poetry",  the "Poets' Anthology" (Sanjūrokkasen), frequently featured in Ukiyo-e art; he first compiled between 1009–1011 which Fujiwara no Teika would later suggest for study by aspiring poets.