If you are interested in learning more about one of Japan’s most famous forms of poetry, join the JASWDC Haiku Club!

Each meeting will feature a discussion of selected haikus from a wide range of poets, from medieval to modern. Guiding the discussion will be Assistant Professor of Japanese Language and Literature at George Washington University, Brendan Morley. We will be delving into the history of the art form and dissecting classical Japanese grammar often utilized in these poems. Participants who write haiku themselves are also encouraged to share their own work for feedback among the group.

Meetings are biweekly, beginning Saturday, July 16th, at 2P.M. EDT.

We hope to see you there!

Haiku for discussion:
閑かさや　岩にしみ入る　蝉の声
– 松尾芭蕉
ふるさとや　寄るもさはるも　ばらの花
– 小林一茶
薄月夜　花くちなしの　匂いけり
– 正岡子規

Upon registration you will be sent an email including the Zoom meeting link.