Japanese American artist
inspiring intentional introspection
“I believe a haiku is more than a Japanese short poem… it immerses people into a fleeting moment. “Each season, each experience has it’s own particular character that we try to encapsulate with words.”
HOMAGE TO HERITAGE
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HOMAGE TO HERITAGE 🍐
From self-publishing his haiku anthology, nashi: Illustrative Poetry on Japanese Americans to celebrating community events, Tomosumi values sharing stories that cultivate conversations.
nashi: Illustrative Poetry on Japanese Americans
Densho resident artist Lauren Iida’s Memory Net Remembrance Project.
Shigihara Memorial Bench
Growing up, his grandfather was well-known for writing poems for family and community events.
He called them “Satoryu” (a satirical play on his last name and senryu).
Carrying on their family tradition, Tomosumi writes daily haiku on community, creativity, and culture.
