Season 1 (2016)

Fukagawa / Tokyo
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April 25, 2016 • 28m

Episode 1 of the new season takes place in Fukagawa, Tokyo where Basho wrote many of his famous haiku poems. Special guest Hideho ...Read more

Entenji Temple / Tokyo
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May 30, 2016 • 28m

Episode 2 of Season 1 premiered on May 30, 2016

Matsuyama / Ehime
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June 27, 2016 • 28m

Episode 3 takes place at Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest hot springs in Japan going back 1300 years, in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefec...Read more

Matsuyama / Ehime
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July 25, 2016 • 28m

Episode 4 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place in Matsuyama city with world-renowned cellist, Mr. Nathaniel Rosen, who joins us at Taisanj...Read more

Nikko / Tochigi
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August 29, 2016 • 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...Read more

Kurobane / Tochigi
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September 26, 2016 • 28m

Episode 6 takes place in Kurobane, Tochigi Prefecture, a place where Basho stayed the longest to take refuge and to ponder the jou...Read more

Rikugien Gardens / Tokyo
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October 31, 2016 • 28m

Episode 7 takes place in Rikugien Gardens in Tokyo which was constructed 300 years ago over a period of 7 years. Rikugien means Ga...Read more

Embassy of Sweden / Tokyo
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November 28, 2016 • 28m

This episode’s featured guest is Mr. Kai Falkman, Ambassador and the Honorary President of the Swedish Haiku Society. A haiku poet...Read more

Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art / Tokyo
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December 26, 2016 • 28m

Episode 9 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place at Hatakeyama Memorial Museum of Fine Art in Tokyo and our guest is Rakugo Performer Katsur...Read more

Hatoyama Hall / Tokyo
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January 30, 2017 • 28m

Episode 10 of Season 1 premiered on January 30, 2017

HAPPO-EN / Tokyo
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February 27, 2017 • 28m

Episode 11 of HAIKU MASTERS takes place at HAPPO-EN in Shirokanedai, Tokyo. Our guest for this episode is KENCHI TACHIBANA who is ...Read more

Special Edition
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March 27, 2017 • 28m

Episode 12 of Season 1 premiered on March 27, 2017