Matsuyama Declaration

Haiku is part of world literature. Haiku is opening itself to various peoples of the world. This short, 17-syllable poetic form is now on the verge of broadening the possibilities of a rich array of poetic forms in the world.

Contents

1. Matsuyama - The Place
2. The Spread of Haiku throughout the World
3. Why Did Haiku Spread Throughout the World? The Heart of Haiku
4. The Problems of Teikei (fixed form) and Kigo (season words)
5. The "Shadows" and "Echoes" in the Works of the Leading Poets of the World
6. Trends Toward Internationalization, Universalization and Localization of Haiku
7. Let's Give Poetry Back to the People...A World Poetry Revolution in the 21st Century