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Haiku Guides

Learn the art of haiku with our collection of guides and tutorials.

Modern vs. Traditional Haiku

Exploring Contemporary Approaches Beyond the 5-7-5 Structure

June 20, 2025

Related Poetic Forms: Expanding the Haiku Universe

A guide to related Japanese poetic forms—senryu, tanka, haibun, and haiga-highlighting their differences from haiku and offering ideas for deeper poetic exploration.

June 19, 2025

Writing Haiku: A Beginner's Guide

Learn the basics of writing traditional and modern haiku poetry

June 17, 2025

🌼 Haiku for Kids

A Fun Guide to Writing Little Nature Poems 🌈

June 12, 2025

Famous Haiku Poems (Excluding Matsuo Bashō)

Matsuo Bashō is the most famous haiku poet, but there are many others who wrote great haikus.

June 12, 2025

History of Haiku

Explore the rich history of haiku poetry from its origins to modern times

June 7, 2025

The Art of Haiku: A Guide to Crafting Moments in Verse

Learn the essence of haiku poetry and how to craft your own haiku

May 13, 2025

📚 Teaching Haiku in Primary School

A Practical Guide for Inspiring Young Poets 🌸

May 8, 2025

📚 Teaching Haiku in Secondary School

A Practical Guide for English and Literature Teachers

January 12, 2025

Original Haikus by Matsuo Bashō

Several original haiku poems by Matsuo Bashō (松尾 芭蕉), one of the most famous Japanese haiku poets

June 12, 2022