The Shiki Internet Haiku Salon

Shiki Masaoka, the haiku poet, was born in Matsuyama in 1867. Shiki is well known in Japan for introducing a new style of haiku, a short poetic form, and for enhancing the arts.

The word Shiki can also mean "The four seasons" in Japanese. The seasons are very important in Japanese haiku, so Shiki is an appropriate name for the haiku server.

This project seeks to provide a network forum for introducing to the world the joy of Japan's short poem, Haiku. Our hope is that those of you who see this will develop an appreciation and respect for Haiku, familiarize yourselves with it, and, ultimately while enjoying the art form as its practitioners, help to promote international exchange and friendship through Haiku.

Background

Introduction to International Haiku

The SHIKI Internet Haiku Salon

Other Poetry Related WWW Sites

Here are some images.