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Season word: New Year's Day (shinnen), new year Composed by Masaoka Shiki in 1897, at age 30. Born in Matsuyama, Shiki is credited with making haiku a respected literary form. *This haiku was dedicated to the first edition of a haiku journal, Hototogisu, which was established in Matsuyama and is still published today. *********************************** Trans.: The Shiki Museum English Volunteers |
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