Where To Stream Journeys in Japan Season 2012 Episode 44
Haiku Poetry, Autumn Foliage Otsu & Ogaki
- Aired December 11, 2012
- 30 Min
Haiku is the world's shortest form of poetry. It originated in Japan. One of the most famous haiku poets was Matsuo Basho, who lived in the 17th century. Kit Pancoast Nagamura travels to Otsu (Shiga Prefecture) and Ogaki (Gifu Prefecture), two places that Basho visited several times.