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1689 in Japan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Japan in 1689.

Historical records for Japan in 1689

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May

Oku no Hosomichi Journey

Basho, Matsuo ยท Edo ยท Haiku poet ยท Arts / Literature

Begins the journey later recorded in Oku no Hosomichi

Oku no Hosomichi Journey

Sora, Kawai ยท Edo ยท Travel companion of Matsuo Basho ยท Arts / Literature

Accompanies Matsuo Basho on the journey north

Other events (month unknown)

Visit to Matsushima

Basho, Matsuo ยท Matsushima ยท Haiku poet ยท Arts / Literature

Visits Matsushima during the Oku no Hosomichi journey

Separation from Basho

Sora, Kawai ยท Yamanaka ยท Travel companion of Matsuo Basho ยท Arts / Literature

Separates from Matsuo Basho during the later stages of the journey

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