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- Events & activity
New Year Popular Song and Pops Concert — January 22
The original program for the January 22, 2026 concert includes a welcome message, song commentary and performer profiles. An archived notice for the concert of 22 January 2026. A separate legacy source for the same concert. Differences from the existing article are retained as differences between versions.
- Events & activity
Songs as Gifts of Their Times: The Academia’s Concert Commentary
The Academia’s commentary on the January 22, 2026 Jun Hayama concert presents historical reflections alongside the program. The original PDF is a distinct version of the commentary. An archived notice for the concert of 22 January 2026. A separate legacy source for the same concert. Differences from the existing article are retained as differences between versions.
- 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.
- Events & activity
New Year Concert at Kirara Kamakura Hall — 8 January 2025
A programme and record of the New Year concert at Kirara Kamakura Hall, featuring Jun Hayama, mandolin performances and guest appearances by Motoya Izumi and other kyogen artists. Japanese commentary is accompanied by selected English passages.
- Research
Puritans and Pilgrims Crossing to the American Continent
A research note on the Mayflower voyage, Puritans and Pilgrims, Jamestown, the Mayflower Compact and Shakespeare. The Japanese original includes notes and a bibliography.
- Poetry & creative work
Commemorating the Japanese Romantic Song Award
A commemorative item featuring Nagisa Bridge Blues and Onarimachi Blues, with lyric and music credits and an accompanying image.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Summer, July 2025
A July tanka meeting record opens with the centenary of regular radio broadcasting in Japan and reflects on radio’s role in communicating during disasters.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Summer, June 2025
A record of the June tanka gathering, with reflections on the summer solstice and poems about everyday encounters.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, May 2025
A May tanka meeting record considers the traditional month name Satsuki and the images and sounds that make seasonal words appealing.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, April 2025
A record of an April tanka gathering, opening with reflections on the Osaka Expo and its promise before turning to members’ poems.
- Collections
A Collection of Tanka
Thirty tanka by Seishu Hamano, Tokyo-Rose Jr. and Yuuji. The existing English versions are reproduced here, with a link to the Japanese originals. The poems reflect on memory, love, loss and the passing seasons.
- Essays
Ryokan’s Poems of Affection
An essay tracing Ryokan’s life as a monk and poet and examining poems of affection and exchange.