Takarai Kikaku

A contemporary of Bashō, Takarai Kikaku (1661-1707) is recognized for his playful yet contemplative haiku that often explore nature and the passage of time, reflecting Zen philosophy.

Posts by Takarai Kikaku

• Takarai Kikaku - Winters Wrath
• Takarai Kikaku - Wandering Deer
• Takarai Kikaku - Sakura Petals
• Takarai Kikaku - Rain at Night
• Takarai Kikaku - Mountain Shadow
• Takarai Kikaku - Moonlit Hills
• Takarai Kikaku - Moonlight Waves
• Takarai Kikaku - Harvest Field
• Takarai Kikaku - Frogs Ripple
• Takarai Kikaku - First Snow
• Takarai Kikaku - First Flowers
• Takarai Kikaku - Firefly
• Takarai Kikaku - Evening Scent
• Takarai Kikaku - Cicada
• Takarai Kikaku - Autumn Evening