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“Having examined three thousand haiku poems - two persimmons.”

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Masaoka Shiki was a Japanese poet who is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Japanese poetry. Born on October 14, 1867, Shiki's brief life was marked by his innovative approach to haiku and tanka, which he used to explore themes of nature, life, and death. His work, characterized by its vivid imagery and introspective tone, had a profound impact on the development of modern Japanese poetry. more

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