"Are you sure you want me? I'm lazy and have all these umbrellas." With those words, Maho Okamoto helped revive an ancient form of Japanese poetry — and reshape it for a new generation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/04/06/books/tanka-boom-youth-social-media/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #tanka #poetry #literature #socialmedia #internet
Why tanka poetry is clicking with a new generation

A centuries-old poetic form is being reshaped through everyday experiences, online exchange and a new generation of writers.

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