Hey folks! I’m working on the script for New Year now. New Year? you may wonder. How does that fit into our seasonal theme here at Saijiki Stories?
Well, a saijiki is an almanac or dictionary of season words, or kigo, used in haiku. To be a haiku, the poem must include a seasonal reference as well as the 5-7-5 syllabic structure we’re all familiar with. In haiku tradition, the New Year is its own special season.
So for Saijiki Stories, there will also be a New Year story along with the other four seasons. It’ll be a bit shorter, since the New Year is a shorter season. It’s turning out well, if a bit difficult to write. I think you’ll enjoy it!