HAIKU MASTERS

Fukagawa / Tokyo

Episode 1 of the new season takes place in Fukagawa, Tokyo where Basho wrote many of his famous haiku poems. Special gue

Entenji Temple / Tokyo

Matsuyama / Ehime

Episode 3 takes place at Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot springs in Japan going back 1300 years, in Matsuyama City, Eh

Matsuyama / Ehime

Episode 4 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Matsuyama city with world-renowned cellist, Mr. Nathaniel Rosen, who joins us

Nikko / Tochigi

Episode 5 takes place in the city of Nikko, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, located just north of

Kurobane / Tochigi

Episode 6 takes place in Kurobane, Tochigi Prefecture, a place where Basho stayed the longest to take refuge and to pond

Rikugien Gardens / Tokyo

Episode 7 takes place in Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo which was constructed 300 years ago over a period of 7 years. Rikugie

Embassy of Sweden / Tokyo

This episode’s featured guest is Mr. Kai Falkman, Ambassador and the Honorary President of the Swedish Haiku Society.

Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art / Tokyo

Episode 9 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place at Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art in Tokyo and our guest is Rakugo Perfor

Hatoyama Hall / Tokyo

HAPPO-EN / Tokyo

Episode 11 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place at HAPPO-EN in Shirokanedai, Tokyo. Our guest for this episode is KENCHI TACHIBA

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