Japanese

Poetry
Alma M. Pasahol
 Ancient Period

Chinese Influence

Influence of Kokin Wakashu

Japanese
Late ancient to Middle Period

Poetry Roei Style

Cloistered rule period

Pre Modern Period

Contemporary Period
Ancient Period

The first major written collection of Japanese poetry (in Japanese) is

found in the Kojiki, dated 712 C.E. The bulk of the Kojiki is devoted
to stories about the gods and Japanese rulers. Eight years later,
the Nihon Shoki was produced; it too focused on gods and rulers.
These early compositions also recorded some poems and songs that
had been passed down orally.
Chinese Influence
Nara Period
Influence of Kokin Wakashu
The Kokin Wakashū ( 古今和歌集 ) is an
anthology of Japanese poetry, often considered as
one of the most important works in the history of
Japanese literature. Compiled in the early 10th
century, specifically in the year 905, during the
Heian period, it was the first imperial anthology
of waka (classical Japanese poetry)
commissioned by Emperor Uda.
Late ancient to Middle Period
What is waka?
Waka ( 和歌 ) is a traditional form of Japanese poetry, often
characterized by its brevity and elegance. It encompasses
various poetic forms, including tanka and chōka, but it is
most commonly associated with the tanka form.

Waka often focuses on themes such as nature, love, seasons,

and emotions. It typically employs kigo (seasonal words)
and kireji (cutting words) to enhance its imagery and
rhythm.
Roei Style
Cloistered rule period
Pre Modern Period
Contemporary Period
Japanese
Types of
Poetry
Tanka- is a classical Japanese form of poetry that predates haiku.
It consists of five lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5-7-7,
respectively.

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Choka- consists of alternating lines of 5 and seven syllables
and ending with extra line of seven syllables. Its total length is
indefinite.
Renga- is a unique collaborative Japanese style of poetry in
which multiple poets write alternating stanzas.

• Steps to Write a Renga

1.The first poet writes a haiku.
2.The second poet responds with a
couplet (about 7 syllables long)
3.The third poet sees both poems and
adds another haiku.
4.The fourth poet adds a couplet.
5.Repeated until the poem is complete.
Sample renga
Hokku- origin of haiku and is exactly the
same with haiku
Haiku
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