Comparing the Three Japanese Classics

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  • Oct 5, 973

    Murasaki Shikibu Born

    (Date not right).
    Brian Period
    Ichijo is Emperor
    Taira Clan feuds
  • Oct 5, 1000

    The Tale of Genji is Published

    (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

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

  • Matsuo Basho is Born in Iga, Ueno

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

  • The Five Rings is published by Miyamoto Musashi

    (Day and month incorrect)
    Tokugawa Shogunate
    Edo is capital

  • Miyamoto Musashi Dies

    Tokugawa Period
    Edo is Capital

  • The Narrow Road Through The Deep North is Written By Basho

    (Day and Month Incorrect)
    Tokugawa Shogunate
    Edo is capital

  • Basho dies

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

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