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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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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.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Summer, June 2024
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2024-06-23Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
A June tanka meeting record reflects on new banknotes and discusses poems about clothing, daily routines and the loss of a beloved dog.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, May 2024
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2024-05-19Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
A May tanka meeting record reflects on the value of words and discusses poems about fresh vegetables, family scenes and food.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, April 2024
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2024-04-21Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
An April tanka meeting record links late cherry blossoms and school entrances with poems about sumo, children and the use of personal names in poetry.
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Romantic Poetry Forum: Spring, March 2024
Online Manyo-shu: Volume 1Originally published: 2024-03-17Prose translated; quoted poems remain in Japanese
A March tanka meeting record opens with national parks and the preservation of nature, then explores the use of time within a short poem.