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  • Essays

    Today Is Finally Here…

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

    A message to Jun Hayama ahead of a Bon dance appearance, accompanied by four tanka on song, family and memory.

  • Essays

    The Outcry of Surrealism and Dada

    Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: Related source records and editions: 1Japanese text

    An essay connecting Dada, wartime disillusionment and Freudian ideas with the new lyrics of Masako’s Tango. This essay was also published under another title. Its original heading, dates and announcement wording are retained.

  • Essays

    Romantic Poems by Princess Nukata, Akiko and Narihira

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

    A reading of love and longing in poems by Princess Nukata, Yosano Akiko and Ariwara no Narihira, with discussion of later interpretations.

  • 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.

  • Events & activity

    Clear May Skies Concert — May 30

    Originally published: Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese

    An image-based concert announcement accompanied by four images of the original event materials.

  • Essays

    Blue Rain / The Outcry of Surrealism and Dada

    Author: Seishu HamanoOriginally published: Japanese text

    Japanese and English essays consider Dada, war and political power. The two texts develop the theme differently rather than forming a complete parallel translation.

  • Collections

    Romantic Poetry Forum: Autumn, October 2025

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

    A tanka meeting record reflecting on the Osaka Expo, autumn scenes and the expressive possibilities of irregular poetic rhythm.

  • Collections

    Romantic Poetry Forum: Winter, February 2026

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

    A February tanka meeting record opens with reflections on the Winter Olympics and climate, then discusses poems drawn from everyday life.

  • Academia news

    Seishu Hamano: Selected Bibliography

    Originally published: Full English translation available

    A bibliography of literary criticism, fiction, language-learning books and other publications associated with the Academia’s founder.