Basho was the core of Shomon (Basho School) Haikai, and he traveled to various parts of the country to spread 'Shofu' (right style) with deep thought over the nature and human life.
芭蕉が主体たる蕉門俳諧は芭蕉自身諸国を行脚し、深く自然と人生に思いを秘め「正風」を弘めた。