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Why not combine a visit to Tokyo's historic cityscape with a ‘trip down memory lane’ in search of the origins of haiku, one of the most celebrated genres in all Japanese literature! Basho Matsuo, a poet much loved by the Japanese, also h...

Matsuo Basho, one of the most important poets in the entire history of Japan, is also well known overseas for his distinctive ideas and felicitous expressions. He is the master of Haiku, which is unique to Japan and is expressed in words...