Bashō was introduced to poetry at a young age, and after integrating himself into the intellectual scene of Edo (modern Tokyo) he quickly became well known throughout Japan.
Bashō comezou na poesía sendo moi novo, e despois de integrarse a si mesmo na escena intelectual de Edo (moderna Toquio), converteuse axiña nunha persoa moi coñecida en todo o Xapón.