{"id":17537,"date":"2025-02-17T06:59:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T11:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/?p=17537"},"modified":"2025-02-07T07:24:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T12:24:36","slug":"the-world-of-senryu-japanese-poetry-to-brighten-your-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/travel-talk\/the-world-of-senryu-japanese-poetry-to-brighten-your-day\/","title":{"rendered":"The world of Senryu &#8211; Japanese poetry to brighten your day!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17537\" class=\"elementor elementor-17537\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df1f877 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df1f877\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;arrow&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom_negative&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" data-negative=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 700 10\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M360 0L350 9.9 340 0 0 0 0 10 700 10 700 0\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b642928 elementor-widget elementor-widget-page-title\" data-id=\"b642928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;center&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"page-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"hfe-page-title hfe-page-title-wrapper elementor-widget-heading\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tThe world of Senryu &#8211; Japanese poetry to brighten your day!  \n\t\t\t<\/h1 > \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78fa15b hfe-post-info-layout-inline elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info-widget\" data-id=\"78fa15b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info-widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"hfe-post-info-inline hfe-post-info-items hfe-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hfe-post-info-item elementor-repeater-item-a0b20f7 hfe-post-info-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/17\/\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hfe-post-info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-calendar-check\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hfe-post-info-text hfe-post-info__item hfe-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 17, 2025\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hfe-post-info-item elementor-repeater-item-0a88ac9 hfe-post-info-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/author\/beau\/\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hfe-post-info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-user-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"hfe-post-info-text hfe-post-info__item hfe-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBeau\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be4fe1a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"be4fe1a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b59379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b59379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Senryu: Where Wit Meets Wisdom in Three Short Lines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24b065b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24b065b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ever wanted to explain life\u2019s quirks in just three lines? \u00a0Then, welcome to the world of Senryu, a form of art that perfectly describes life in just three lines. \u00a0Senryu is a form of Japanese poetry similar to Haiku but differs in its focus. While Haiku traditionally captures nature or the seasons, Senryu often explores human nature, emotions, and societal issues, usually with humour or satire. The form consists of three lines with a syllabic pattern of 5-7-5, and it originated during the Edo period (1603\u20131868). The term &#8220;Senryu&#8221; itself is said to come from the pen name of a famous poet, Senryu T\u014dka, who was known for his witty and insightful poems about everyday life. Unlike Haiku, Senryu doesn\u2019t require a seasonal reference and often conveys a more personal or ironic tone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-092e4ae e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"092e4ae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4a7105 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4a7105\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee5645 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6ee5645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-819x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-17543\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c95f8a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c95f8a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c4176f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c4176f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Senryu Became A Hit!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-691b53c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"691b53c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The world has developed a deep appreciation for Japanese authors and their storytelling prowess in recent years. \u201cWhen the Coffee Gets Cold\u201d is an excellent example, akin to Senryu and Haiku, as it is a short poetry-like book that delves into life\u2019s adventures.\u00a0You can find numerous Senryu contests in the USA if you&#8217;re interested in exploring Japanese storytelling. Additionally, the British Haiku Society (BHS) has several groups across the UK where enthusiasts can share their passion for this unique art form.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e23c6c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e23c6c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a15a9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"09a15a9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bff2434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bff2434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is Senryu funny and, unfortunately, relatable? \n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3599ca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3599ca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Senryu is funny and relatable because it captures the small, often overlooked moments of our daily lives that many of us experience. For example, the <strong>\u201cSurvival Japanese\u201d<\/strong> scenario you mentioned is something many people can relate to\u2014pretending to understand what\u2019s happening in a meeting when, in reality, they\u2019re just nodding along. 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Additionally, the British Haiku Society (BHS) has several groups across the UK where enthusiasts can share their passion for this unique art form.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d12e918 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d12e918\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f70356 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f70356\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why You Need More Senryu In Your Life!<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49379c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49379c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Life isn\u2019t perfect, so why pretend? 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