◇ Masaoka Shiki (Masu) Reproduction Tanzaku (Poem Card) Haiku Poet and Tanka Poet (Researcher of Japanese Language) Entered the preparatory course for Tokyo Imperial University (later First Higher School, now the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo), and entered the Tokiwa-kai dormitory. He entered the Department of Philosophy at the Imperial University, but transferred to the Department of Japanese Literature the following year, and around this time began writing haiku under the name "Shiki." One of the Meiji-era literary figures who had a great influence on modern Japanese literature through his creative activities in various fields such as haiku, tanka, new-style poetry, novels, criticism, and essays. Pen name: Shiki; Childhood name: Tokunosuke; Born in Fujiwara-shinmachi, Onsen-gun, Iyo Province (present-day Hanazono-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture) Real name: Masaoka Tsunenori, later changed to Masu ◇ Representative works: "A Letter to a Tanka Poet" Keio 3 - Meiji 35 (1867-1902) ◇ Fuyukawa no ishi tobi watari koe ni keri Masu ◇ This is an old item, so there may be scratches, stains, damage, tears, folds, discoloration, and insect damage. Please bid after confirming the images. ◇ Please understand that we have not received a formal appraisal. ◇ The items on display are items that the seller has collected over many years, so they are long-term storage items. Please bid only if you are familiar with antiques, as they are not new. ◇ The readings may not be accurate, so please use them as a reference only and correct them if there are any errors.