First recognized by "Furyu butsu" (The Elegant Buddha) he established his position in the "bundan" (coterie of recognized writers, critics and publishers) with his "Goju no To" (The Five-Storied Pagoda), "Unmei" (Destiny) and other works.
『風流仏』で評価され、『五重塔』『運命』などの作品で文壇での地位を確立。