After a long silence, JIPS will be holding a new meeting this November. I'm rather sad to say they seem to be moving their base of activities away from Kyoto to Osaka, however they do have an impressive list of speakers, so it might be worth making the trek down into the heaving hurdy-gurdy of the metropolis... Here are the details from Jane Nakagawa: Meeting: Saturday … [Read more...]
News from JIPS
Here is some news from Japan International Poetry Society (JIPS) regarding publications and activities by Kansai's resident poets: The biggest news first. Kobe poet Yoko Danno, Kyoto poet Kiyoko Ogawa (and other poets from both Japan and overseas) are featured in a poetry anthology, the proceeds of which will be donated to help the Tohoku region. The book can be ordered … [Read more...]
Poetry and Discussion with Trane DeVore
Trane DeVore has a resolute, puckish wisdom to him, unnatural in one so young, but gratifying and heartfelt nonetheless. In an age in which everything has to be "new" all over again, DeVore is thrillingly chivalrous and frank... -- Kevin Killian Japan International Poetry Society (JIPS) have invited the American poet Trane … [Read more...]
