Born in Fukagawa, Edo, son of a pawnbroker.
Around this time he studied under the ukiyo-e artist Kitao Shigemasa, drawing as Kitao Masanobu.
His kibyōshi picture book Edo Umare Uwaki no Kabayaki was a huge hit, making him a popular author.
Under the Kansei Reforms his works were deemed immoral and he was punished with manacles.
Around this time he opened a shop at Kyōbashi, Edo, selling tobacco pouches and similar goods.
Around this time he also wrote long yomihon novels, influencing writers such as Kyokutei Bakin.
Around this time he devoted himself to researching old customs and objects, writing Kottōshū.
He died in Edo.
Tsutaya JūzaburōKyokutei Bakin
RyōkanMatsudaira SadanobuKatsushika HokusaiHanaoka SeishūKobayashi IssaJippensha IkkuKyokutei BakinTakadaya Kahei
People of the Edo period ・ People by period
Based on facts found in textbooks and biographies. Uncertain points are marked as such.