Which famous Japanese poet was born as Matsuo Kinsaku?
Matsuo Bashō
Kobayashi Issa
Yosa Buson
Masaoka Shiki
Answer
Matsuo Bashō, born as Matsuo Kinsaku, was the most famous poet of the Edo period in Japan. He is recognized as the greatest master of haiku and also wrote travel essays.
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