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The Japanese occupation of the Philippines had both positive and negative influences on Philippine literature. Positively, it spurred the promotion of the Filipino language in literature by banning the use of English. However, it also restricted freedom of speech by limiting which writers could publish. This led to new forms of literature emerging, such as haiku and tanka poems, which are short, Japanese-influenced forms that focused on themes of nature, seasons, love, and emotion.
- Author
- Elijah Punzalan
- Language
- EN