Fukagawa / Tokyo

S01 E01 • Monday, Apr 25, 2016 • Apr 25 • 28m

Episode 1 of the new season takes place in Fukagawa, Tokyo where Basho wrote many of his famous haiku poems. Special guest Hideho Kindaichi, a revered linguistic scholar, along with our Haiku Masters Michio Nakahara and Kit Pancoast Nagamura take you on a journey through the world of Photo Haiku at the beautiful Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

Entenji Temple / Tokyo

S01 E02 • Monday, May 30, 2016 • May 30 • 28m

Matsuyama / Ehime

S01 E03 • Monday, Jun 27, 2016 • Jun 27 • 28m

Episode 3 takes place at Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot springs in Japan going back 1300 years, in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, which is known for its rich literary culture and for producing many haiku poets. Haiku is part of the fabric of Matsuyama with Haiku Posts installed throughout the city for people to submit their haiku. Episode 3 will seek to explore the history and culture of Matsuyama with the guest of the month, Noriko Kan, lecturer, Matsuyama University.

Matsuyama / Ehime

S01 E04 • Monday, Jul 25, 2016 • Jul 25 • 28m

Episode 4 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Matsuyama city with world-renowned cellist, Mr. Nathaniel Rosen, who joins us at Taisanji Temple, one of the 88 temples of the Ohenro pilgrimage.

Nikko / Tochigi

S01 E05 • Monday, Aug 29, 2016 • Aug 29 • 28m

Episode 5 takes place in the city of Nikko, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, located just north of Tokyo. We hope you enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Nikko Toshogu Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with our Haiku Masters and our guest, Uruma Takezawa, a photographer who has traveled over 103 countries.

Kurobane / Tochigi

S01 E06 • Monday, Sep 26, 2016 • Sep 26 • 28m

Episode 6 takes place in Kurobane, Tochigi Prefecture, a place where Basho stayed the longest to take refuge and to ponder the journey ahead while on his Okuno Hosomichi trail. The guest for this episode is Ms. Barbara S. Morrison, associate professor of the International Department at Utsunomiya University.

Rikugien Gardens / Tokyo

S01 E07 • Monday, Oct 31, 2016 • Oct 31 • 28m

Episode 7 takes place in Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo which was constructed 300 years ago over a period of 7 years. Rikugien means Garden of the Six Principles of Poetry as its aesthetics are rooted in the world of Waka poetry. Our guest for this episode is photographer Lisa Vogt who has traveled over 50 countries around the world.

Embassy of Sweden / Tokyo

S01 E08 • Monday, Nov 28, 2016 • Nov 28 • 28m

This episode’s featured guest is Mr. Kai Falkman, Ambassador and the Honorary President of the Swedish Haiku Society. A haiku poet himself, Mr. Falkman will talk about the photo haiku submissions. The episode was filmed at the Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo.

Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art / Tokyo

S01 E09 • Monday, Dec 26, 2016 • Dec 26 • 28m

Episode 9 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place at Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art in Tokyo and our guest is Rakugo Performer Katsura Kaishi who has performed in over 15 countries and 93 cities.

Hatoyama Hall / Tokyo

S01 E10 • Monday, Jan 30, 2017 • Jan 30 • 28m

HAPPO-EN / Tokyo

S01 E11 • Monday, Feb 27, 2017 • Feb 27 • 28m

Episode 11 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place at HAPPO-EN in Shirokanedai, Tokyo. Our guest for this episode is KENCHI TACHIBANA who is a member of the prominent pop group EXILE and EXILE THE SECOND.

Special Edition

S01 E12 • Monday, Mar 27, 2017 • Mar 27 • 28m