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192 items
- Essays
An Essay on “Tango of the Red Shoes”
Seishu Hamano reads a young dancer’s life through “Tango of the Red Shoes,” connecting the song’s imagery with early postwar Japan. Includes the original vertical, colour manuscript and Japanese text with English commentary.
- Poetry & creative work
Tears of Kannon
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
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
The initial version of the Japanese lyrics, written by Seishu Hamano, with music and vocals credited to Jun Hayama.
- Essays
Reflections on Romanticism
An essay on romanticism, creativity and the power of language, including poems by Emily Dickinson in English alongside the Japanese translations retained from the original article.
- Poetry & creative work
Nagisa Bridge Elegy
Japanese lyrics by Kahori Tachibana, with music by Jun Hayama, presented alongside a live performance video.
- Poetry & creative work
Conclusion
A poem by Seishu Hamano, presented in the Japanese and English versions retained from its original publication.
- Poetry & creative work
Misogi Bridge Blues
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
Lyrics in three verses evoke clandestine meetings, separation and danger, with stage costume and music credits in the original.
- Academia news
Seishu Hamano: Selected Bibliography
A bibliography of literary criticism, fiction, language-learning books and other publications associated with the Academia’s founder.
- Events & activity
Concert Programme: Jun Hayama and Mandolin Performances — 22 January 2026
An archived concert introduction by Seishu Hamano, with event details for the performance at Sazanami Hall, Zushi Cultural Plaza, on 22 January 2026.
- Events & activity
Making Ito Shine on the World Stage
An introduction to a symposium text on the appeal of Ito and the place of scholarship and romantic ideals in public life, with a link to the original PDF.