The Haiku and Seasons of old Edo

This haiku poem describes the seasons in Edo (old name for Tokyo), Japan through 4 sections - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. In Spring, the speaker admires the cherry blossoms in Edo. In Summer, they note the blooming flowers and wearing summer hats. Fall depicts people marching and preparing as the leaves turn yellow and orange. Finally, Winter shows a frozen lake, desire for hot chocolate, and appreciation for a snowman in the snow.Read less