It was compiled at the behest of the Retired Emperor Shirakawa, by Minamoto no Shunrai (~1055–1129; sometimes called Toshiyori) It consists of ten volumes containing 716 poems.
Minamoto no Shunrai (~1055–1129; also known as Toshiyori) compiled this work at the behest of the Retired Emperor Shirakawa. The collection consists of ten volumes and includes 716 poems.