The Haiku Society of America

The Haiku Society of America (HSA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation, creation, and study of haiku poetry. Founded in 1976, it serves poets, educators, and enthusiasts by hosting workshops, conferences, and publications. The society encourages understanding of haiku’s traditional principles and fosters innovation within the form. Through its activities, the HSA aims to deepen public awareness of haiku as a meaningful and artistic expression, connecting a community of poets and readers interested in this concise, evocative genre of poetry rooted in Japanese tradition.