16 May 1689Oku no Hosomichi JourneyMatsuo Basho
Begins the journey later recorded in Oku no Hosomichi
Historical records for Japan in 1689, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Begins the journey later recorded in Oku no Hosomichi
Accompanies Matsuo Basho on the journey north
Visits Matsushima during the Oku no Hosomichi journey
Separates from Matsuo Basho during the later stages of the journey
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