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Sunday, May 17, 2026

Kyoto Miku — Aburi Mochi Edition

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At the corner of Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto Miku enjoys a skewer of freshly grilled aburi mochi , a traditional sweet served with warm miso flavo...
Friday, May 15, 2026

Kyoto Miku—Aoi Matsuri Edition

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  May 15 is the day of the Aoi Matsuri, one of Kyoto’s three major festivals. Also known as the Kamo Festival, it is an ancient imperial rit...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Kyoto Miku — The Four Elements I Cherish

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Today, while walking through the city of Kyoto, I suddenly wondered what it would be like if there were a “Kyoto Miku,” just like Sakura Mik...
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Deity of Spring: Sakura Miku Series #α "Miku Miku Sakura Bloom" Released

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The cherry blossoms are falling, but the spirit of Japanese poetry remains eternal. I am pleased to announce the official release of my late...
Thursday, May 7, 2026

PopWaka Sakura Miku #3 – When Spring Quietly Blooms

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  A new short video from the PopWaka Sakura Miku Series is released this morning at 7:00 JST. This piece expresses a quiet moment in early s...
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

A Morning Scene That Inspired PopWaka Series #1

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Thank you for visiting my blog. Today, I would like to share the inspiration behind the Tanka used in PopWaka Series #1. The poem is based o...

PopWaka Sakura Miku #2 – Spring Bloom Within

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A new short video is now available on YouTube. This piece is part of the PopWaka Sakura Miku Series, where original tanka poetry meets the g...
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I am a pop culture lyricist dedicated to composing Waka (Japanese short poems) and music .

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Mikan Tomo/Mikan Tomo / Pop-cult Tanka Master
Kyoto, Japan
Based in Kyoto, the ancient heart of Japan, I am a Pop Culture Lyricist and the Pop-cult Tanka Master. As the founder of #PopWaka, I reinvent 1,300 years of tradition to sing the modern soul of Anime and Manga. From the streets of this historic city, I bring the noble rhythm of ancient poetry to the global age.
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