Chapter 7 Chikushi Haikan

one Superintendent Mihara is not familiar with the geography of Kyushu.Although Fukuoka detective Shigetaro Torikai entertained him once last year, of course everything is still unfamiliar. Now, Mineoka claimed on Monday that he visited the capital building site in Dazaifu, and he was a little confused. When Sanyuan met him last time, he didn't hear him mention this matter.According to speculation, this is because the staff of the Daito Company saw him standing at the window of the West Japan Railway before he spoke out, so his excuse is not entirely credible. With this point in mind, Mihara asked a few more questions.

I am not very familiar with the geography of that area. Where is the so-called capital building of Dazaifu? Those who travel from Tokyo to Fukuoka, Kyushu generally don't go there much, only those of us who like haiku go.There was a smile in the corner of Mineoka Monday's eyes.Get on the train near the department store you just mentioned. This railway goes directly to Kurume and Omuta. The Metropolitan Building is in the middle, about 30 minutes away from Fukuoka. I see.So after getting off the train and leaving the station, there is still a considerable distance, right? It takes less than ten minutes.Mineoka replied on Monday.The so-called building site is just a few cornerstones left.As we all know, the ancient Japanese celebrity Sugawara Jizhen was exiled to Dazaifu, and once wrote heartbroken poems. The bell chanted in it is the ancient bell hidden in the Kannon Temple near the Dufu Tower.Those of us who like haiku always make a detour to the Dufu building site and Guanyin Temple.

So, you later went to Guanyin Temple from there. No.I had to rush back to Tokyo that night, and I didn't have time to go to Kannonji Temple.I just sat on the cornerstone of the capital building site for a while, paying tribute to the historic sites.There are many vegetable gardens in this area. Looking around, I saw many farmers.It's February, and the cold wind is blowing in the face, and the scene of paying tribute to the sages is just right. Approximately how long did you stay there? About forty minutes! forty minutes?It took forty minutes just to look at a few cornerstones? Mineoka Monday laughed, but I was searching my brains and reciting haiku.My writing is not very clever, would you like to take a look?

OK, I'll read it.I am a layman in literature and art! Please don't laugh.Mineoka took out a page of letterhead and immediately wrote two haikus on it. After seeing it, Sanyuan Ji praised a few words, and then said humbly: I really don't know anything, and I can't see the good or the bad.However, I respect Mr. Mineoka's elegance. Mineoka bowed again and again, not daring to do it, not daring to do it.Although I like haiku very much, I haven't made much progress. Then we chatted for a while.In Mihara, I was very satisfied after hearing Mineoka explain why he stood in front of the window of the Fukuoka West Japan Railway at 2:30 pm on February 7th.

Excuse me for too long, thank you. Finding an appropriate time, Mihara stood up. There, it should be my thanks.I'm sorry to show you my clumsy work.Come by anytime, I'm always here. Mineoka Monday was still sincere and polite, and sent him to the gate.Mihara Jiyi walked across the square and saw five or six taxi drivers washing their cars. Back at the Metropolitan Police Department, Mihara recorded what Mineoka Yiyi said just now, and included two haikus in it.There is no way to judge the quality of haiku, but it can always be seen that he has a fondness for haiku.Only a haiku lover would make a special trip from Tokyo to visit and the Nunakari festival.

Thinking of this, Mihara thought of one thing. If he's really into haiku, you should find his work in a haiku magazine.Even if you haven't published your work, you should still have like-minded friends.This can be viewed. Also, his haiku qualifications should be long.If you're just getting started recently, it's worth researching.Mihara believes that this is very important and must be asked clearly. Thinking of this, he immediately grabbed the headset and called Mineoka Monday. Mr. Mineoka?Just interrupted. There, you are welcome to meet.Mineoka's words over the phone were still so steady.

two I brought back your haiku masterpiece and showed it to everyone, and they all said it was very clever. Ah, thank you so much. In the earphones, Mineoka laughed cheerfully. Speaking of which, on our side, there are also many colleagues who are enthusiastic about haiku, organize haiku clubs, and hold haiku meetings.There is also a mimeographed version of the fanzine in the Metropolitan Police Department. Yeah?There are also good writers in the Metropolitan Police Department. real. This time it was Mineoka who laughed. Art, music and other aspects are very active.Therefore, there are people who like haiku and tanka. Friends who like haiku say that Mr. Mineoka has been writing haiku for quite a long time.So they asked me which haiku organization Mr. Mineoka belonged to.I just have to ask a question here.

Ah, thank you.Trouble you Superintendent.Things like this, it's up to you to pay attention, I just blush. No, no, dare not be.What I would like to ask now is the history of Mr. Mineoka's haiku creation, and the name of the organization he joined? Really, since I asked, I had no choice but to introduce it boldly.Speaking of which, the writing of haiku began during the war. Drink, it's been a long time. Around 1942, 1943, I was still in my teens.However, despite a long period of time, the level has always been difficult to improve. too humble.What kind of organizations do you participate in?

Yes, I joined the Haiku organization.Mineoka responded well on Monday.It's called Huanghai.The meaning of wild sea.barren sea. oh that's the name There is an organization that recites poetry called Huangdi, and our organization is called Huanghai.The distribution place of this organization's fanzine is XX Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, handed over by Mr. Eto Shiraha. Mihara Norikachi immediately picked up a pencil and wrote down the address.His blotter and pencil are always at hand and ready. This gentleman is the leader of this organization. Mihara looked at the haiku name Shiraha that he wrote down.

yes.This person is Kyoko's disciple.My wife also writes haiku and is recognized as a female haiku.Both are elderly now. What, they have another job? Have their own career.You get off the Tokyo Metropolitan Electric Train at the slope of Surugadai Meiji University, and there is a small road that turns left halfway.Going forward two or three houses, there is a painting shop, which is the residence of Mr. Eto. In fact, when Mihara heard Mineoka answer without hesitation, she felt complicated.Are you being too suspicious?Although Mineoka felt that he was not unhappy with his thoughts, he kept answering them readily, so why should he use him as his opponent?

Thank you so much for bothering you again and again. Mihara Jiyi put down the earphone.After the talk, it seemed like he was talking to Mineoka. According to what Mineoka said on Monday, he didn't mean to bring up the haiku thing.In other words, it is quite natural for him to suggest that he went to Moji’s Wanukari Shrine to worship the gods for the purpose of composing haiku.In other words, haiku is not purely his excuse. However, this is just Mineoka Zhou Yi's own words, whether it is actually true or not, one must listen to the words of a third party. Mihara took out the phone book and checked Eto Shiraha's number.I found Surugadai ××, a picture mounter, Eto Junpei. Mihara called, and the voice who answered the phone was a middle-aged woman. We are from the Metropolitan Police Department.Is the master at home? The other party's female voice was immediately replaced by a man's hoarse voice. I'm Eto. I'm sorry for the trouble of calling, but I want to inquire about some small matters.I am going to visit you.Is now okay? Ah, okay, but what kind of thing is it? No, it's nothing to worry about.Regarding haiku, I would like your advice. Haiku? Let's talk about it later. In order to eliminate the other party's anxiety, Mihara spoke carefully as much as possible. From the Metropolitan Police Department to Suruga Terrace, it takes less than twenty minutes for a commercial car.As Mineoka said on Monday, on the way uphill from Kanda to Ochanomizu Station, turn right, and there is a painting shop, which is relatively high-end, and the decoration is very particular, which reminds people of antique dealers. Eto Shiraha is about fifty-four or five years old, and her hair is all white.He led Mihara through the place where the staff were working and into the living room.White leaf's appearance, big nose, deep eyes. Sanyuan said a few words of entertainment, while Baiye was coping with it, she showed a little uneasiness because she didn't know what Sanyuan came for this trip. I came here today because I mentioned it on the phone and wanted to ask about haiku.The three originals are brought into the main topic. Do you want me to teach haiku?Bai Ye asked in turn. No, not like that.Just to talk, Mr. Eto is editing Arami Haiku Magazine? yes, yes. Among the fans, is there a Mr. Mineoka Monday? Mr. Mineoka?We know each other very well. Shiroba moved her face centered on the red nose to show her nod. Actually, I came here to inquire about Mineoka-san. What's wrong with Mineoka-san?Bai Ye's expression was startled. no nothing.I would like to discuss this matter only here, since a case has occurred in which Mr. Mineoka's matter has a considerable connection.Speaking of which, it is not even possible to say that Mr. Mineoka is the murderer, or that he is suspected.It can only be listed as the object of investigation. I see.I will never show it.Please feel free to ask. After Bai Ye knew that this matter had nothing to do with her, she immediately answered energetically. Thanks.Mr. Mineoka himself said that he has been writing haiku for many years. Is this true? real.Oh, it probably started in 1942 or 1943.Joining our organization, however, came after the war.It started around 1949 and 1950. So, he has works published in Huanghai Magazine? Published from time to time.The works can't be said to be very good, but occasionally there are excellent works.As far as I remember, in our magazine, there were about three selected as the front page. three After hearing Eto Shiraha's words, Mihara Jiichi knew that what Mineoka Monday said was not a lie. How is he?Mihara continued to ask. for what?Bai Ye thought about it for a while.Apart from haiku, he has no personal relationship with me, so I don't know.However, when I saw him during the meeting, I thought he was a decent gentleman.He is very tactful with people, and he is also enthusiastic about contributing haiku.There is a good feeling for him among colleagues. I see. While asking questions, Mihara looked at the furnishings in the living room.As expected of a haiku man, there were piles of haiku magazines on and beside the long table in the corner of the living room.The words Sirius, Tianchuan, Ma Zuimu, Ziming Bell, Yellow Warbler, Mountain Tower and so on on the spine of the book come into view. Are all kinds of haiku magazines delivered to you? When Sanyuan said this, Baiye also turned around and looked over there. Because we are also running a haiku magazine, other magazines are given away.In fact, we also give it to others, which is almost equal to exchange. So, are almost all the haiku magazines from all over the country sent? Yes.From Hokkaido in the north to the southernmost tip of Kyushu in the south.Speaking of which, they are almost all over the country, even magazines from the Kagoshima area are also sent. Bai Ye mentioned Kyushu, which aroused Mihara's interest. Kitakyushu also has a fanzine of haiku? have.For example, Ziming Bell, Citrus Fructus, Chikushi Haitan, etc. are all good. Where is it issued? It is generally released in Fukuoka, and there are some sales in Saga and Nagasaki.However, it may be due to insufficient funds, and some magazines are not delivered on time. ah! Because Mihara talked about haiku magazines, Bai Ye became interested, and found Kyushu's haiku magazines from the magazine pile, and showed them to Mihara. What a hassle.Mihara flipped through the pages.They are all thin magazines with about thirty-two pages.He suddenly stopped his gaze on a framed notice. Only then did Mihara revisit the cover of the magazine.The name is Chikushi Haitan, which is written in cursive on the light green cover. ︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ Chant at the Nunakari Festival According to the usual practice, it is scheduled from 1:00 am to 4:00 am on February 7th (the first day of the Lunar New Year) to visit the Hebukari Sacrifice Ceremony, and then hold a chanting assembly on the spot.Those who wish to participate, please gather in front of Mojiko Station before 11:30 p.m. on February 6th.With the kindness of Nishi-Nippon Railway, I took a special long-distance bus to Wabu Kari Shrine and took a rest at the office of the shrine.Those who wish to participate, please register with the director of the organization before January 25.Also, it will be extremely cold at night, so please add more clothes. ︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ ︱ Mihara raised his head. Is the magazine Chikushi Haitan an early haiku magazine? Quite a long time.It was probably founded in 1932 or 1933.The editor-in-chief, Ono Canxing, was originally the host of the Fukuoka Zen Temple.I am very familiar with it.This man used to be Xuzi's disciple. I saw this preview.And the chants of the Bukai ceremony, every year? Both.Chikushi Haitan is published in Fukuoka.The place is close to Moji, so it is held every year. Is this Henukari festival also famous in haiku? quite famous.There are quite a few good sentences in this regard.There are many sentences in my memory. Regarding this incident, Mihara extinguished his finished cigarette in the ashtray. Mr. Mineoka once mentioned that he had visited the Fukari Festival this year. Did you hear him say that? Of course I have.No, not specifically.He told me that he wanted to go to the Bujiao ceremony, and how to go, and it was discussed in this way. Oh, when was that. Probably around the end of January this year. I asked Mineoka-san to show me the haiku he was writing at the time, and I couldn't see how it was any good.Mihara said this on purpose. Not really.To be honest, I don't agree with that sentence.However, he himself was very happy.After returning, he told me a lot about the situation at that time. On the outskirts of Fukuoka, there is a prefectural building site.Mr. Mineoka also made time to visit it.have you heard about it Yeah?It seems that I have not heard of it. Oh, I haven't heard of it. Maybe heard, but I forgot. Bai Ye answered very carefully.