Camille. Dup.
Inside the poet's den, Matsuyama (松山市), Japan
Picture taken inside the former house of the poet Shiki
Masaoka (正岡 子規).
Born in Matsuyama during the Meiji period (1868-1912), Shiki is considered as one of the four haiku masters.
A haiku (俳句) is a short Japanese poem, traditionally characterised by a seasonal reference, a “cutting” and specific style rules.
Formerly called hokku (発句), haiku received their current denomination under the influence of Shiki Masaoka.
Member of the Freedom and People's Rights Movement (自由民権運動) - in favour of democracy - he died of tuberculosis at 34 years old.
Inside the poet's den, Matsuyama (松山市), Japan
Picture taken inside the former house of the poet Shiki
Masaoka (正岡 子規).
Born in Matsuyama during the Meiji period (1868-1912), Shiki is considered as one of the four haiku masters.
A haiku (俳句) is a short Japanese poem, traditionally characterised by a seasonal reference, a “cutting” and specific style rules.
Formerly called hokku (発句), haiku received their current denomination under the influence of Shiki Masaoka.
Member of the Freedom and People's Rights Movement (自由民権運動) - in favour of democracy - he died of tuberculosis at 34 years old.