Iki no Hakatoko no Sho
Iki no Hakatoko no Sho is a historical Japanese record written by Iki no Hakatoko. Composed late in the 7th century, the record is primarily known for being used as a reference in the composition of Nihon Shoki as well as for being the oldest Japanese travel record. It is no longer extant.Contents
While the record no longer exists, a fragment of its contents may be found in quotations. Passages are quoted four times in Nihon Shoki:
- the 2nd month of 654
- the 7th month of 659: composed on the way to as well as at Chang'an
- the 7th month of 660: composed around Luoyang
- the 5th month of 661: primarily relates the return journey
The various quotations relate details about the Imperial Japanese embassies to China and foreign policy around the middle of the 7th century.
