The “Book of Later Han” contains important descriptions of Japan (ancient Japan). The main contents are described below.
Outline
The “Book of the Later Han Dynasty” is an authentic history of China that records the history of the Later Han period, and its Eastern Barbarian biography describes the various peoples of East Asia. The descriptions about Japan occupy an important part of it.
Description of Japan
Location and Land
The book describes that Japan is located beyond the sea, and that there are more than 100 small states.
Each of these small states is said to have been independent and to have formed a federation.
Politics and Society
Yamataikoku appears as the political center of Japan. The presence of Himiko, the queen of Yamataikoku, is noteworthy.
Himiko is said to have possessed magical powers and ruled the country.
Relations with China
It is noted that Japan had diplomatic relations with the Later Han Dynasty and paid tribute. This is believed to indicate a subordinate relationship to China.
The dispatch of envoys from Yamataikoku to China and gifts from the emperor are described in detail.
Customs and manners
The manners and customs of the Japanese people are also described. For example, it is mentioned that they cultivated rice and had the custom of applying tattoos.
Importance
The descriptions in the “Gohanshu” (Book of the Later Han Dynasty), Toi Deng is an extremely valuable source for understanding the history and culture of ancient Japan. In particular, the descriptions of Yamataikoku and Himiko play an important role in later studies of Japanese history.
Through these descriptions, we can deepen our understanding of the relationship between ancient Japan and China, as well as the social structure and culture of Japan at that time.
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