In 905, "Kokin Wakashu" (A Collection of Ancient and Modern Japanese Poetry), the first Chokusen Wakashu (anthology of Japanese poetry compiled by Imperial command), was compiled and waka poetry came to be considered equal to Chinese poetry.
905年には初の勅撰和歌集である『古今和歌集』が編纂され、和歌が漢詩と対等の位置を占めるようになった。