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. Participants do not need to be fluent in Japanese to join.

We hope to see you there!

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

Haiku for Discussion:

映りたる　つゝじに緋鯉　現れし

utsuritaru/tsuzuji ni higoi/arawareshi

高浜虚子 Kyoshi Takahama

万緑の　中や吾子の歯　生え初むる

banryoku no/naka ya aka no ha/haesomuru

中村草田男 Nakamura Kusatao

蟻の道　雲の峰より　つゞきけん

ari no michi/kumo no mine yori/tsuzukiken

小林一茶 Kobayashi Issa