Abstract

Haiku, a form of poetry with a 5-7-5 syllable structure imbued with a sense of the seasons and emotion, has been cherished by many Japanese people since ancient times. Its appeal is now spreading not only within Japan but also overseas. Haiku uses "seasonal words," or kigo, which are words that evoke a sense of the seasons. These are meaningful and evocative Japanese words that have been refined over many years, and they reflect the daily lives of people rooted in this rich and beautiful nature. Chapter 1: Tranquil Spring / Chilling Return / Autumn Equinox / Warming Water / Cat's Love / Snake Emerging from its Hole / Falling Horn, etc. Chapter 2: Short Summer Nights / Rainy Season Begins / Wheat Harvest / Doyo (Midsummer) / Evening Shower / Cloud Peaks / Rainbow / Sunset / Green Storm / Snowfield, etc. Chapter 3: Refreshing Autumn / Penetrating / Lightning / Milky Way / Sardine Clouds / Autumn Storm / Dew / Clear Water / Shiranui, etc. Chapter 4: Frothy Winter Night / Chilling / Autumn Rain / Tiger's Whistle / Winter Wind / Foxfire / Tori-no-ichi Market / Yuzu Bath / Returning Flowers / Daffodil, etc. Chapter 5: New Year's Celebration Period / First Water / First Sky / First Scenery / Toso (New Year's Sake) / Seven Kinds / My Bride / First Crow, etc.

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