Japanese poetry is a rich and diverse literary tradition that includes various forms, the most notable being haiku, tanka, and renga. Haiku consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5, often capturing a moment in nature or a fleeting emotion. Tanka is a five-line poem with a syllable structure of 5-7-5-7-7, allowing for more depth and personal expression. Another significant form is renga, a collaborative linked-verse poetry that involves multiple poets contributing alternating stanzas. Japanese poetry often emphasizes simplicity, nature, and the beauty of transience, reflecting the cultural values of wabi-sabi, which appreciates imperfection and impermanence.