On July 5th, we held a 'Haiku Gathering Open Day.' Ms. Nami Takeda, Permanent Executive Director of the Yamagata City Arts and Culture Association, guided us on what Renga is and what a Haiku Gathering entails. She emphasized that haiku is the art of silence, and the ability to read between the lines is crucial. Participants tried their hand at a haiku gathering (^_-)-☆ You can do it if you try!