APPENDICES: THE QUESTIONS OF GENRE AND TITLES.

This article discusses various aspects of Matsuo Bash¿'s travel writings. It explores the relationships between Bash¿ and his disciples, highlighting the varying degrees of dependence and changing dynamics over time. The article also addresses the question of genre and titles in Bash¿'s writings, with scholars debating the intended titles and the use of terms like "travel record." The author suggests that Bash¿'s writings can be considered as travel writings, but with a unique approach that focuses on narrating the meanings of natural and human encounters. Finally, the article mentions the challenge posed by Sora's Diary, a work that covers the same time period as The Narrow Road through the Hinterlands. [Extracted from the article]