Portrait of Yoshida Kenkō

Yoshida Kenkō books in order

Japanese writer

Lived
1283–1350
Country
Japan
Books
1

Yoshida Kenkō published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Tsurezuregusa.

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Yoshida Kenkō

Non-fiction in order

  1. Tsurezuregusa (2004)

    213 pages

About Yoshida Kenkō

Urabe Kenkō , also known as Yoshida Kenkō , or simply Kenkō , was a Japanese author and Buddhist monk. His most famous work is Tsurezuregusa, one of the most studied works of medieval Japanese literature. Kenko wrote during the early Muromachi and late Kamakura periods.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Yoshida Kenkō FAQ

How many books has Yoshida Kenkō written?
Yoshida Kenkō published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Yoshida Kenkō's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Tsurezuregusa.
What is Yoshida Kenkō's most famous book?
Tsurezuregusa is Yoshida Kenkō's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.