Winners Announced for Nippon Kodo's 2023 Mother's Day Haiku Contest

Celebrating Bonds: Nippon Kodo's Mother's Day Haiku Contest 2023

Nippon Kodo, a leading incense manufacturer based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, has officially announced the winners of its fourth annual haiku contest, titled Mother's Day Haiku Contest. This year, the contest focused on the theme of the bond between mothers and their children, generating an overwhelming response from participants across Japan. Out of 2,108 submitted haiku, which significantly exceeded last year's entries, four haiku were selected by notable figures from the Japanese comedy scene, Panther's Kei Mukai and Fruits Punch's Kenji Murakami.

The winning haiku will be recited on the Nippon Kodo-sponsored radio program “#Furatto” on TBS Radio, hosted by Mukai and Murakami, on May 5 and 6. This segment, known as Furatto Post, creates an engaging atmosphere as the hosts share insights and interpretations of the selected works.