Yosa Buson

Yosa Buson was a Japanese poet and painter from the Edo period (1716–1784). He is best known for his haiku poetry, which captures fleeting moments of beauty with simplicity and subtlety. Buson also created elegant ink paintings that often depict nature scenes like flowers, birds, and landscapes, reflecting his deep appreciation for the natural world. His work blends artistic sensibility with a keen eye for detail, embodying the harmony between visual art and poetry. Buson’s contributions helped elevate haiku from mere verses to a respected art form in Japan.