I had the chance to try it out with the help of Hamaoka sensei. Not only so, she taught me so much about ancient Japanese history and culture. She is the Japanese language teacher at Shinonome Junior High School, so she teaches ancient and modern literature.
She first brought out the ink and brush set.
Then we wrote a summer haiku from a book.
Hamaoka sensei's beautiful work.
Here is my "Shinonome"
It was very difficult, but also very rewarding. There is a sense of calmness and relaxation when you take time to write something beautifully. It also forces you to think more deeply about each stroke, the meaning behind each word, the structure of the context, and the state of mind.
Hamaoka sensei told me that Japanese love haiku because it is telling a deep story in a short form. Not only so, it uses the 5-7-5 form. Why is it 5-7-5? Apparently, most words in the Japanese language are in 2s, 3s, and 5s. Therefore, it works perfectly for a haiku form.
My very own haiku!
Ko n ni chi wa (hello)
Mat tt cha ga su ki yo (I like matcha)
O n ga ku mo (music too)
Not the best of my works, but surely a good start! :)
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