Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry which originated in 13th century Japan. Later, the form was mastered by the 17th century Japanese haiku master, Matsuo Basho. There are currently multiple ...

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of peace and tranquillity can seem elusive. However, amidst the chaos, there exists a timeless practice that beckons us to slow down, breathe, ...

I fall again Into childhood These are a few samples of the haiku that participants got to experience at the InHaiku Utsav last week. One of the highlights of the utsav was Slam Haiku — a cross between ...

Donald Keene gives a talk on Japanese poet Masaoka Shiki at the Shiki Museum in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on Sept. 23, 2011. (Mainichi/Tadahiko Mori) TOKYO -- Among the Japanese literary figures ...

Author Kala Ramesh at the Jaipur Literature Festival in Jaipur on Saturday.Express Photo by Rohit Jain Paras 12/03/2022 Kala Ramesh’s first attempt to write a haiku poem didn’t go as planned. “This is ...

Did you know that a haiku doesn't have to conform to a 5-7-5 syllable count? NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with haiku master and former diplomat Abigail Friedman about where the misconception comes from ...