Shimada Goku (島田五空)
Goku Shimada (1875 - 1928) was a haiku poet. His real name was Toyosaburo. His was an individual who greatly contributed to the cultural activities of Noshiro City. He was taught by Hokugai SASAKI and Rogetsu ISHII. He first published the haiku journal "Haisei" in 1900. Incidentally, "Haisei" was named by Shiki MASAOKA. In addition, he published a newspaper called the "Noshiro Shinpo". His disciples include Jiro YASUNARI. There are stones with his haiku inscribed on them at the Hachiman-jinja Shrine in Yanagi-cho, and at the Inari-jinja Shrine in Nakagawara-cho, Noshiro City.