Works & research

Poetry & creative work

Search titles, creators and article text. “English text available” includes parallel translations; introductions and quoted passages alone do not count.

Newest first, using verified original publication dates where available and publication dates on the international website for other articles.

Showing: Poetry & creative work Clear filters

149 items

  • Poetry & creative work

    Tears of Kannon

    Lyricist: Kahori Tachibana / Composer: Jun HayamaPublished on this site: Full English translation available

    Japanese lyrics by Kahori Tachibana, with music by Jun Hayama. The page brings together a live performance video, score images and a handwritten lyric sheet.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Cruel Today

    Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1 / Volume 2 / Volume 3Published on this site: Japanese with parallel English

    Seishu Hamano addresses the present through memories of yesterday and questions for tomorrow. The existing English and Japanese versions are arranged in corresponding stanzas.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Kamakura Komachi Blues — Initial Draft

    Lyricist: Seishu Hamano / Composer and singer: Jun HayamaPublished on this site: Full English translation available

    The initial version of the Japanese lyrics, written by Seishu Hamano, with music and vocals credited to Jun Hayama.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Nagisa Bridge Elegy

    Lyricist: Kahori Tachibana / Composer: Jun HayamaPublished on this site: Full English translation available

    Japanese lyrics by Kahori Tachibana, with music by Jun Hayama, presented alongside a live performance video.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Conclusion

    Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1Published on this site: Japanese with parallel English

    A poem by Seishu Hamano, presented in the Japanese and English versions retained from its original publication.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Misogi Bridge Blues

    Lyricist: Seishu HamanoOriginally published: Full English translation available

    Lyrics by Seishu Hamano, presented in three verses. The original Japanese wording, line breaks and reading annotation are preserved.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Espionage in the Night Fog

    Lyricist: Seishu Hamano / Composer: Jun HayamaOriginally published: Full English translation available

    Lyrics in three verses evoke clandestine meetings, separation and danger, with stage costume and music credits in the original.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Commemorating the Japanese Romantic Song Award

    Lyricist: Seishu Hamano / Composer: Jun HayamaOriginally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    A commemorative item featuring Nagisa Bridge Blues and Onarimachi Blues, with lyric and music credits and an accompanying image.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Dojokko Funakko — Video

    Composer: Jun HayamaOriginally published: Full English translation available

    An embedded performance video, with the original lyric and music credits and a December 2024 date.

  • Poetry & creative work

    The Soul of Nostradamus — Video

    Originally published: Full English translation available

    An embedded video for The Soul of Nostradamus, accompanied by an image in the original posting.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Roppongi in My Youth

    Lyricist: Seishu Hamano / Composer: Jun HayamaOriginally published: Full English translation available

    Lyrics recall a hillside street, a damaged flowerpot and a white chrysanthemum through images of youth, solitude and memory.

  • Poetry & creative work

    Habutae Mochi, Ponyo Ponyo

    Composer: Jun HayamaOriginally published: Full English translation available

    Playful lyrics in three verses move through shrine, temple and village celebrations, with music credits in the original.