Spring and Asura Haikus for Miyazawa Kenji Part 1

Spring and Asura: Haikus for Miyazawa Kenji, Part I is a bilingual haiku collection by Mayumi Itoh, published in 2021. The book presents 102 original haikus dedicated to the life and work of the Japanese poet and writer Miyazawa Kenji (1896–1933).

Arranged in chronological order, the poems follow the course of Kenji’s life, highlighting both his personal experiences and the development of his spiritual and philosophical outlook. Itoh’s work creates a poetic portrait that mirrors Kenji’s own artistic journey, offering readers a new way to connect with his vision and legacy.