The Tencho Earthquake was a massive tremor that struck on the morning of January 3, 830 (the seventh year of the Tencho era); its epicenter was located approximately 5 kilometers northeast of Akita Castle. In an instant, the castle fortifications collapsed, and buildings within the complex toppled, resulting in both deaths … Continue reading 天長地震後1200年（5）世界物語遺産（English Version）
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8.19 PJCA’s First International Haiku Anthology 2026 Sakura Fubuki 桜吹雪
8.19 PJCA第1回国際俳句アンソロジー2026 Sakura Fubuki 桜吹雪 8.19 Haiku Day "Haiku Day" is a commemorative day dedicated to haiku. In Japan, there have been various initiatives to designate August 19th as Haiku Day, based on a wordplay where the numbers 8 and 19 can be read as "ha" and "iku," respectively. Today, August 19, marks … Continue reading 8.19 PJCA’s First International Haiku Anthology 2026 Sakura Fubuki 桜吹雪
Haibun “佐竹義宣 Satake Yoshinobu” (2) Tea House “Sen-An” by Hidenori Hiruta
739 Exchange with Bohai started in 739, when Akita Castle in Dewa Province served as a diplomatic facility. In 1603, Satake Yoshinobu built a new castle on Shinmeiyama in Kubota, Akita, Dewa Province, and named the castle “Kubota Castle (Kubota-jo久保田城).” Yoshinobu became the first lord of Akita Domain after he … Continue reading Haibun “佐竹義宣 Satake Yoshinobu” (2) Tea House “Sen-An” by Hidenori Hiruta
1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (3) Gods and Buddhas of Akita Castle
Approximately 1200 years have passed since the Tencho earthquake, but it continues to have a significant impact on a wide range of aspects of the lives and culture of the local people. This series will focus on Gods and Buddhas of Akita Castle. 秋田城の神社仏閣 Shrine and Temple at Akita Castle … Continue reading 1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (3) Gods and Buddhas of Akita Castle
1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (2) Kannon and Jizo
1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (2) Kannon and Jizo Approximately 1200 years have passed since the Tencho earthquake, but it continues to have a significant impact on a wide range of aspects of the lives and culture of the local people. This series focuses on Kannon and Jizo statues. 秋田城 Akita Castle … Continue reading 1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (2) Kannon and Jizo
1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (1) Akita Castle
1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake Of the 39 damaging earthquakes that have occurred in and around Akita Prefecture since recorded history, including those with a magnitude (M) of 6 or less, the Tencho earthquake that occurred in 830 is the oldest. The earthquake was a shallow-type earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 … Continue reading 1200 years after the Tencho Earthquake (1) Akita Castle
Haibun “Bears and Human Lives” by Hidenori Hiruta
Haibun “Bears and Human Lives” Hidenori Hiruta President of AIHN 熊の毛皮 Bear Fur Bear fur was very durable and highly valued. It was in demand as a large piece of material that could keep the back warm and protect against the cold. It was used as a mat in the … Continue reading Haibun “Bears and Human Lives” by Hidenori Hiruta
Haibun “佐竹義宣 Satake Yoshinobu” (1) by Hidenori Hiruta
佐竹義宣 Satake Yoshinobu Before and after the Battle of Sekigahara The Battle of Sekigahara took place on September 15th, 1600. Satake Yoshinobu took a passive stance in the battle and did not participate. Why did he take a bystander stance? What kind of situation developed after the battle as a result? 1600 … Continue reading Haibun “佐竹義宣 Satake Yoshinobu” (1) by Hidenori Hiruta
Haiku beyond Earth「天上俳句会」: Happy New Year 2026
Happy New Year 2026 The Year of the Horse 午年や天馬も祝ふお正月 umadosi ya tenma mo iwau o-shōgatsu The Year of the Horse Heavenly horse celebrates too New Year's Day It's been seven years since I started writing haiku about the zodiac animals. This year's zodiac animal is … Continue reading Haiku beyond Earth「天上俳句会」: Happy New Year 2026
Haiku beyond Earth「天上俳句会」: 謹賀新年 令和八年
令和八年 元旦 Reiwa 8 New Year’s Day "謹賀新年" is pronounced "kinga shinnen" and is a greeting that is written at the beginning of a New Year's card as a greeting to celebrate the New Year. "Kin" expresses respect, and "ga" means to celebrate, so together they form a polite expression meaning … Continue reading Haiku beyond Earth「天上俳句会」: 謹賀新年 令和八年
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