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    Romantic Poetry Forum: Autumn, October 2021

    Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    An October 2021 gathering connects autumn reading with poetry composition and memories of school reunions during the pandemic.

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    Romantic Poetry Forum: Summer, July 2021

    Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    A July 2021 gathering reflects on language shaped by the pandemic and discusses poems about bereavement, travel and masked commuters.

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    Romantic Poetry Forum: Summer, June 2021

    Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    A June 2021 gathering reflects on words for the rainy season and discusses tanka in relation to everyday experience and memories of war and peace.

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    Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, April 2021

    Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    An April 2021 gathering considers the many Japanese names for spring rain and poems shaped by weather, observation and renewed attendance during the pandemic.

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    Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, March 2021

    Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    A March 2021 account brings together a poetry gathering, cherry-blossom viewing and a walk through local historical sites, with photographs of the outing.

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    Romantic Poetry Forum: Winter, February 2021

    Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    A February 2021 gathering explores the movement toward spring through poems about family, a grandchild’s calligraphy and memories of daily walks with a dog.

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    Miura Tanka Society: January 2021

    Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Full English translation available

    An account of a January 2021 gathering introduces the Miura Tanka Society and discusses poems of the New Year, family and daily life during the pandemic.

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    Miura Tanka Society: November 2020

    Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    An account of a November 2020 gathering combines discussion of members’ tanka with a lecture on Yamakawa Tomiko and reflections on Kitahara Hakushu’s connection with Misaki.

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    Online Aphorism Collection

    Originally published: Related source records and editions: 1Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    A historical collection combining an invitation, examples and commentaries dated 19 April 2020 with three signed aphorisms and commentaries dated 20 April. The submission calls and contemporary observations are preserved as source material.

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    Poems of a Gathering

    Contributor: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 2Originally published: Full English translation available

    Tanka from several contributors evoke meetings over drinks in Yokohama and Kyoto, with poems sent from elsewhere and reflections on friendship and distance from home.

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    Volume 3: Original Introduction and Editorial Guidance

    Originally published: Full English translation available

    The historical introduction to Volume 3 presents its concern with future generations, followed by editorial guidance for five genres and an early invitation to contribute. These invitations are retained as part of the original publication, not a current call.

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    Volume 2: Original Introduction and Editorial Guidance

    Originally published: Full English translation available

    The historical introduction to Volume 2 considers contemporary life and changing values, with editorial guidance for poetry, fiction, criticism, essays and research. Submission invitations are preserved as original wording, not current requirements.