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- Essays
The History of Surrealism and Dada in Masako’s Tango
An essay relating the lyrics of Masako’s Tango to Dada, Freud and depictions of desire in classical tragedy. This essay was also published under another title. Its original heading, dates and announcement wording are retained.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Autumn, October 2025
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
A February tanka meeting record opens with reflections on the Winter Olympics and climate, then discusses poems drawn from everyday life.
- 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.
- 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.
- Essays
Ryokan’s Poems of Affection
An essay tracing Ryokan’s life as a monk and poet and examining poems of affection and exchange.
- Collections
Romantic Poetry Forum: Autumn, November 2024
A November tanka meeting record opens with reflections on the United States presidential election before discussing the submitted poems.