Haiku by Hidenori Hiruta (3)

On December 29, 2012, I happened to visit Senshu Park（千秋公園）in Akita City, taking a stroll there and remembering its history. I also took some photos there, inspired to compose haiku later. Senshu park is located in the remains of Kubota Castle（久保田城）. In 1602, Satake Yoshinobu (佐竹義宣）(1570~1633) was moved from the Mito area to Akita … Continue reading Haiku by Hidenori Hiruta (3) →

Haiku by Brian McSherry (6)

On January 25, 2013, I received an e-mail from Brian Birdsell(McSherry) after a long absence. Hidenori - It has been a long time since we last corresponded! Hope all is well in Akita and the world of haiku! Last year I moved up to Hirosaki to start working at Hirosaki University. The snow relentlessly … Continue reading Haiku by Brian McSherry (6) →

Haiku by Brian McSherry (5)

On July 2４, 2010, Brian Birdsell(McSherry) sent me an e-mail, contributing a collection of haiku about winter. According to his self-introduction, Brian McSherry has lived in Chicago, San Francisco, Prague, Italy and currently lives in Iwate, northern Japan. He has lived there for over 6 years and enjoys spending time with his daughter, hiking … Continue reading Haiku by Brian McSherry (5) →

Haiku by Brinda Buljore

On January 13, 2013, to my great delight, I received such a nice e-mail from Brinda Buljore in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture, Japan. It says as follows. Hiruta san, I dedicate this to you and your beautiful site. Much appreciation for your work and showing us how to love and appreciate Haiku & above... I … Continue reading Haiku by Brinda Buljore →