4,210 poems, 213 poets
Read traditional and free-verse haiku, including works by Bashō, Issa, Buson and Santōka. The collection is included in the app.
Japanese language apps · iOS
MOJINHaiku
Japanese poetry, offline.
Read Japanese haiku and write your own. Explore 4,210 poems from 213 poets, with a daily selection, vertical typesetting and reading aids for exploring the language.
In release testing · Not yet available on the App Store
Core features work offlineNo account requiredNo ads or trackingEnglish & Japanese
Inside Haiku
Read. Explore. Write.
Tools for exploring Japanese at your own pace.
Vertical reading
Read poems in a vertical Japanese layout. Reveal kana readings, season words and cutting words where available.
Explore season words
Browse a 歳時記 season-word reference with 193 季語 and related poems.
Write your own
Compose in a manuscript-style grid with rōmaji-to-kana input. See how the sounds of your poem fit the haiku form, then save it in your notebook.
Word help
Tap annotated words for readings and available dictionary meanings. Some poetic forms and historical words do not have a dictionary entry.
English and Japanese
Choose either interface language in Settings, or follow your device language.
Your data
On your device.
The app saves your poems, reading history, and language and appearance settings on your device. The app does not send this data to Ludofax. External links and support email use the services you choose to open, and device backups are managed through your Apple settings.
Read the privacy policySources & credits
Behind the app.
Poems are drawn from public-domain sources. Copyright status can vary by country. Dictionary readings and meanings from JMdict, © the EDRDG, used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Bundled typefaces are licensed under the SIL Open Font Licence 1.1.
Content credits and licence details are also available in the app information section in Settings.
Here to help
Questions about Haiku?
Find answers in our support guide, or email us with your device model, iOS version and a short description of the issue.
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