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Poetry & creative work
Cruel Today
Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1 / Volume 2 / Volume 3Published on this site: 2026-09-07Japanese with parallel English
Seishu Hamano addresses the present through memories of yesterday and questions for tomorrow. The existing English and Japanese versions are arranged in corresponding stanzas.
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Japan Romanticism Tanka Circle: Winter — January 2026
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Published on this site: 2026-09-07Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
Eleven tanka from the January 2026 poetry gathering, accompanied by a record of the meeting and commentary on each poem. The collection and commentary are presented in Japanese.
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Conclusion
Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1Published on this site: 2026-09-07Japanese with parallel English
A poem by Seishu Hamano, presented in the Japanese and English versions retained from its original publication.
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The Outcry of Surrealism and Dada
Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2026-06-22Related 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.
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Romantic Poems by Princess Nukata, Akiko and Narihira
Author: Seishu HamanoOnline Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2026-06-11Prose 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.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Autumn, October 2025
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2026-04-01Prose 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.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Winter, February 2026
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2026-04-01Prose 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.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Summer, July 2025
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2025-07-12Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
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.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Summer, June 2025
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2025-06-21Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
A record of the June tanka gathering, with reflections on the summer solstice and poems about everyday encounters.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, May 2025
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2025-05-31Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
A May tanka meeting record considers the traditional month name Satsuki and the images and sounds that make seasonal words appealing.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, April 2025
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2025-04-19Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
A record of an April tanka gathering, opening with reflections on the Osaka Expo and its promise before turning to members’ poems.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Autumn, November 2024
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2024-11-17Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
A November tanka meeting record opens with reflections on the United States presidential election before discussing the submitted poems.