"Far-off Edo — beyond the distant horizon — the waves rise high" English Haiku far-off Edo— beyond the distant horizon the waves rise high This haiku conjures a scene where Edo — a place of longing, a destination dreamed of from afar — lies somewhere beyond reach, with a wild and churning sea stretching endlessly between. "The waves rise high" speaks not only of literal waves, but serves as a metaphor for the hardships and distances of life's journey. The haiku "Edo lies far away, and the waves run high" evokes a scene where Edo—a place of longing or a distant destination—lies far off in the distance, with rough seas stretching out in between. The phrase "waves run high" can be interpreted not only as literal waves but also as a metaphor for The English three-line haiku is printed in an understated spot within the artwork. The addition of text lends the illustration a quietly elegant, design-forward beauty.