I was so cheered up by the late Buddhist monk’s unique tanka poems, which were as soothing and balmy as the spring in the Seto Inland Sea. I would like to say I am grateful for his over 20 ...

A collection of “tanka” poems about the COVID-19 pandemic that ... masks/ I wash them thoroughly and air-dry them in the spring breeze.” It feels good to be able to chuckle at memories ...