Japan Poem - Relationship Management Through Ancient Imperial Court Poetry Welcome to the Japan Poem eGreeting service; a relationship management tool incorporating the elegance of the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu Japanese court poetry, or 100 Poems by 100 Poets. Assembled in chronological order by the 13th century poet and critic Fujiwara no Sadaie (Teika), the Hyakunin Isshu poems have been the most influential poetry of Japanese culture for nearly 800 years. Taking the tanka form - five lines and 31 syllables arranged in 5, 7, 5, 7, 7 order, these poems nearly represent the exclusive poetic style of Japan since the earliest Imperial Court until the 17th century haiku style, and have served as a primary resource for understanding Japanese antiquity. Created by the same team as The Kanji Café, Japan Poem adds beautiful images and optional Java Applet illusions to create quality greetings. You may also add ancient Japanese Quicktime sounds to your message. When you have selected your English translation "Style", Poet, Music, Art with or without Applet Snow or Applet Lake, and your Lake parameters if applicable, request a preview by clicking on "Show". When your greeting is satisfactory, enter a message and the required contact information. Its the perfect tool to make an announcement, deliver a heart felt message, or to keep your contacts up to date. Drag this into the tool bar above =>JapanPoem<= to ensure you can find this valuabe resource when needed. Sponsored by The Essence of Modern Haiku - "A book of poetry from Mangajin. Breaking free from centuries of poetry limited to nature themes, the late Seishi Yamaguchi added modern touches while retaining the elegant beauty of the classics. Presented in both the original Japanese and in English translation, this collection has appeal for students of Japanese language and culture as well as haiku lovers everywhere." And by Woodblock Kuchi-e Prints: Reflections of Meiji Culture - Woodblock Kuchi-e Prints is a thorough overview of woodblock kuchi-e, their history, subjects, styles, and artists. Its discussion of Meiji culture and society and analysis of how kuchi-e related to other trends in late nineteenth-century Japanese art make it an invaluable resource no only for collectors and dealers but for students and scholars of Japanese history and art.