This post is a brief exploration of the kind of Japanese used during the Heian Period (8th to 12th centuries) of Japanese history when most of the Hyakunin Isshu was composed, called "Early Middle Japanese" ... #Japan #JapaneseLanguage #HyakuninIsshu

http://100poets.com/2024/11/25/a-look-at-heian-period-japanese-language/

The Dark Side of Heian Period Japan

Amidst all the culture and elegance of the Heian Period of Japanese history, there was very much a dark side to this culture too. #Japan #JapaneseHistory #HeianPeriod #HyakuninIsshu

http://100poets.com/2024/11/08/the-dark-side-of-heian-period-japan/

How To Recite the Hyakunin Isshu Like a Pro

When I first learned to play karuta, I realized that poems of the Hyakunin Isshu are recited in a specific style in Japanese. This is necessary for the players to hear clearly, but also reflects a traditional singing method for reciting waka poetry. #Japan #Poetry #JapanesePoetry #Karuta #HyakuninIsshu #百人一首 #かるた

http://100poets.com/2024/10/19/how-to-recite-the-hyakunin-isshu-like-a-pro/

A Look at Casual Karuta

Players of karuta have often heard about the game through the anime Chihayafuru, but in addition to competitive-style karuta, there are other more casual versions of the game often played in Japan. #Japan #karuta #HyakuninIsshu #カルタ#百人一首

http://100poets.com/2024/10/14/a-look-at-casual-karuta/

Although this blog is primarily about the Hyakunin Isshu, I enjoy when things overlap with other Japanese poetry anthologies, and history.

Let's talk about two of the poets: Empress Jitō (poem 2, はるす) and Kakinomoto no Hitomaro (poem 3, あし)... #japan #history #JapaneseHistory #HyakuninIsshu #Manyoshu

http://100poets.com/2024/08/27/sucking-up-to-the-new-boss-manyoshu-poem-235/

Where It All Began: Mount Ogura

Hello everyone, I just returned from another trip to Japan, and we got to spend a bit of time in Kyoto. By accident, I also found Mount Ogura, and the place where Hyakunin Isshu was compiled! But first, let's backup and explain a bit of history first. Kyoto was the capital of Japan from the 8th century to the 19th century, and so many well-to-do families lived here. #japan #Travel #hyakuninisshu #karuta #kyoto

http://100poets.com/2024/08/10/where-it-all-began-mount-ogura/

The Birds of the Hyakunin Isshu

Japanese waka poetry, including the Hyakunin Isshu, uses a lot of natural symbolism to express sentiments, seasons and such. Today we'll look at the birds of Japanese poetry. #Japan #japanesepoetry #Poetry #HyakuninIsshu #百人一首

http://100poets.com/2024/07/05/the-birds-of-the-hyakunin-isshu/

"We are excited about the gathering of waka poems, so written some poems."
今日の詠み会へいくつか考えてきました！

#bingimagecreator #ImageCreator #AIart #cat #catart #illustration #kitten #ほのぼの #heartful #AIねこ部 #百人一首の日 #和歌 #和服 #和室 #HyakuninIsshu #Waka #JapaneseClothes #JapaneseRoom

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Tips for Being the Yomite: the Karuta Reader

At a recent meeting of the Seattle Karuta Club, I tried my hand at being the yomité (読み手), the card reader. The game of Karuta traditionally requires three people to play: two opponents and one person, the… #karuta #hyakuninisshu #百人一首 #競技カルタ

http://100poets.com/2024/05/19/tips-for-being-the-yomite-the-karuta-reader/