His father died early, but instead he was inspired by his uncle Tamefuji NIJO and compiled the anthology 'Shokugoshui Wakashu' (Later Collection of Gleanings, Continued, 16th imperial poetic anthology) as the successor.
父は早くに亡くなり、叔父である二条為藤の感化を受け、1325年（正中(日本)2年）後継者として「続後拾遺和歌集」を撰集した。