Poetry: “The Renunciation of War” by TAKI Yuriko

TAKI Yuriko, born in Tokyo Japan, now lives in IBARAKI USHIKU, which is 110 miles from the center of Fukushima, one of the hot spots of nuclear radiation. Her latest book, “Sakura, The Cherry Blossom” (translated into English by Mr. & Mrs John Saxon) was judged the best poetry book in 2013 by the International Writers and Artist Association (USA). Her poetry has been translated into 14 languages. http://www.takiyuriko.org Contact: [email protected]