Matsuo Basho, read slowly
Basho
Japanese originals, careful English renderings, and a calm reading space for returning to a poem.
The reader
Built for quiet attention.
Basho keeps the poem at the center: original Japanese first, romaji nearby, English below, and interpretation when you want a little more context.
Library, notes, and return paths
A small collection that feels cared for.
Search by image, season, place, or phrase. Bookmark poems that stay with you. Add private notes without turning the reading experience into a writing app.
- Seasonal browsing for Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
- Private bookmarks and notes stored on the device.
- Reading settings for type size, theme, and Japanese layout.
Sources
Originals with clear provenance.
Japanese originals are drawn from public-domain Basho material, including the 1903 芭蕉俳句全集. English translations and interpretations are original copyrighted Onesip Technologies app content.
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Coming to iPhone
A paid, focused app for reading Basho.
No feed, no account, no clutter. Just a polished pocket reader for poems that reward returning.
TestFlight and App Store details can sit here when the listing is ready.
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