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- Essays
Tracing the Origins of the Amago Clan of Izumo
A historical essay prepared for the society’s twenty-fifth poetry journey traces the Amago clan from Omi to Izumo and examines episodes in its struggle for survival.
- Essays
A Garden Devoted to Enduring Beauty
An essay reflects on Adachi Zenko, the Adachi Museum of Art and the resolve to create lasting beauty, connecting the garden with memories of enterprise and family.
- Poetry & creative work
A Poetic Journey through Izumo
A travel account accompanied by tanka follows a journey through Izumo’s historical sites, gardens and local encounters during the cherry-blossom season.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, March 2023
A March 2023 poetry gathering considers spring scenes and domestic memories, including poems that recall affection through everyday household practices.
- Essays
Parents’ Words Are Our Eternity
An essay considers how a parent’s words and books can continue to sustain a relationship across generations and after death.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Winter, February 2023
A February 2023 gathering discusses the seasonal name Kisaragi and the individual voices found in poems about recognition and daily life.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Winter, January 2023
A January 2023 gathering brings winter coastal scenery together with family customs and discussion of unexpected poetic perspectives.
- Research
Popular Song Studies, No. 1: Shanghai-gaeri no Lil
A study of “Shanghai-gaeri no Lil”, published as a Japanese PDF and accompanied by the recording embedded in the original article.
- Research
Popular Song Studies, No. 2: Yogiri no Blues
A study of “Yogiri no Blues”, published as a Japanese PDF and accompanied by the recording embedded in the original article.
- Research
Preface: The Weight and Poignancy of Popular Song Research
A preface published by the Academia, with the complete Japanese text in the original PDF.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Autumn, November 2022
A November 2022 gathering places anxiety about war alongside poems of family care, memory and everyday reassurance.
- Essays
Commentary on Contemporary Tanka
An introductory posting provides a linked PDF of commentary on contemporary tanka.