Comparing the Three Japanese Classics

Murasaki Shikibu Born

Oct 5, 973

(Date not right).
Brian Period
Ichijo is Emperor
Taira Clan feuds

The Tale of Genji is Published

Oct 5, 1000

(Note: The day and month are not known)
The emperor at this time was Emperor Ichijo
The Fujiwara Clan were in power
The Taira Clan revolts

Miyamoto Musashi is born

Oct 5, 1584

(Day and month is not right).
Christianity is introduced to Japan
Ashikaga Shogunate in power

Matsuo Basho is Born in Iga, Ueno

Oct 5, 1644

(Date incorrect, year correct)
Tokugawa Shogunate
Edo is capital

The Five Rings is published by Miyamoto Musashi

Jan 1, 1645

(Day and month incorrect)
Tokugawa Shogunate
Edo is capital

Miyamoto Musashi Dies

Jun 13, 1645

Tokugawa Period
Edo is Capital

The Narrow Road Through The Deep North is Written By Basho

Oct 5, 1694

(Day and Month Incorrect)
Tokugawa Shogunate
Edo is capital

Basho dies

Oct 6, 1694

(Day and month not correct)
Tokugawa Shogunate
Edo is capital