You don’t need to be a poet—or a Japanese expert—to make your first 俳句 (haiku).
This friendly online trial event is a low-pressure place to play with Japanese words, notice the season, and write an original haiku of your own. A teacher will guide the class through the basics, including 季語 (kigo), or season words, simple rules, and tips for shaping an expression that feels like yours.
A small poem, made at your pace
Come curious about haiku, tanka, Japanese poetry, creative writing, or language exchange. No previous haiku-writing experience is needed. This event is especially suited to learners who can read hiragana and katakana, or can greet someone in Japanese.
You’ll have space to explore Japanese vocabulary while trying a poetic form that can begin with just a few carefully chosen words.
What you’ll explore
The beginner-friendly basics of writing a haiku
季語 and how a season word can spark an image or feeling
Simple expression tips from the teacher
Your own original Japanese haiku
Try the class first
This is a free trial lesson. Use the event’s Join button to receive the Zoom link and enter the class.
If you’d like to explore more classes afterward, sign up at WeLearn Community. The community also offers a 7-Day Free Trial with unlimited access to classes on this page. You can cancel anytime.
Meet WeLearn Community
WeLearn Community is an online Japanese learning and international exchange community for people around the world who want to learn, chat, and connect through Japanese language and culture.
