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haiku and tanka - Japanese traditional poetry - are often seen as traditional and rigid, but in fact, they contain many bold, honest, and profound expressions. in contemporary tanka, poets continue to explore and experiment with various forms of expression. through both classic and modern masterpieces, we can be inspired by the uniqueness and richness of the Japanese language. we will also freely discuss the social contexts and emotions behind the poems, as well as our own interpretations.
we will share our own experiences with poetry, and if we feel inspired, try writing a few verses ourselves.
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basically anyone. people with some experience in learning Japanese may enjoy it more, but I'm happy to support everyone as much as possible.
up to 6 people
weeks 1-6: I will adjust flexibly according to participants’ preferences, but here is the general plan. first, each person will share their own experiences with poetry. after that, in each session we will read, discuss, and sometimes create poems based on themes such as nature and plants/animals, war and resistance, love and sexuality, labor and social duty, loneliness and illness, etc.
cafes and/or parks in or close to Shinagawa
mondays 19.00 - 21.00
by reading waka from both the past and the present, we can discover how fascinating the Japanese language can be, as well as learn more about the history and emotion behind traditional Japanese poems. additionally, we can also learn from each other by sharing our own perspectives through discussion.
any costs related to the circle will be shared by participants.
whatever you decide to purchase at any cafes we go to.
after this round of circles is over, we will have a circles party where everyone who participated in a circle this round is invited! this will be a chance to see what happened in the other circles, talk about your experiences, and have a good time!
you will get more info about the exact date for this once the circles have started.