A collection of handwritten observations by a towering 13th century “waka” poet has been rediscovered after lying in storage for over a century. An expert likened the find to a “national treasure.” ...

KALAMAZOO--The waka poets of medieval Japan and their work will be examined later this month when a Japanese scholar visits Western Michigan University. Dr. Stephen Miller, assistant professor of ...

Each year, the Japanese Imperial family hosts an annual celebration of poetry at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. This year, as they have in years previous, Emperor Nahrutio, Empress Masako, and Princess ...

This photo shows Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in the gardens of the Imperial Palace. (Photo courtesy of the Imperial Household Agency) The following are three waka poems composed by Empress ...

This illustrated volume offers a fresh perspective on classical Japanese poetry (waka), including many poems treated here for the first time in a Western-language publication. Edward Kamens examines ...

Emperor Akihito, front row, third from left, Empress Michiko, front row, third from right, and other members of the Imperial Family are pictured in this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency ...

Eileen Kato, who died Aug. 30 at the age of 76, was one of the most remarkable Irish women of her generation. Kato was born in Bangor Erris, County Mayo, in Ireland in 1932. She was a brilliant ...

KARACHI, Dec 23: A large number of audience was enthralled by the ‘Waka Raag’ organized by the Japan Cultural Centre of the Consulate General of Japan here on Monday night. The ‘Waka Raag’ is the ...