The tenth tanka collection by Takahiro Otsuji. Taking the deepening colour of tsurubami dye as an image of his late fifties, it traces the complex shades of time and life in tanka.

A tanka collection that uses the deepening colour of tsurubami dye to consider the texture of years lived.

Mother is Kunio Takayama's second tanka collection. Observing meals, dressing, and singing with his mother, who has dementia, it finds not only difficulty but also enjoyment and joy in the days of care.

A tanka collection that observes life with a mother who has dementia, finding enjoyment and joy in the days of care.