Haiku Japanese Art and Poetry 2014 Wall Calendar: Haiku Japanese Art and Poetry Wall Calendar: The purest of poetic forms, the traditional 17-syllable haiku always contains an evocative reference to a season and a distinct pause or interruption. Presented here are 12 shin hanga woodcuts accompanied by haiku, each rendered in Japanese calligraphy and text and accompanied by an English translation. EAN: 9780764964497