Hitomaro (Mercury)

Named after Kakinomoto No Hitomaro - Japanese poet (c. 655-c. 700).

Hitomaro is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 107 kilometers. Hitomaro is named for the Japanese poet Kakinomoto no Hitomaro, who lived from 655 to 700. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.