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Jinki (神亀) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Yōrō and before Tenpyō. This period started in February 724 and ended in August 729. The reigning emperor was Shōmu-tennō (聖武天皇).

The new era name meant "Sacred tortoise".

Events of the Jinki era

  • 727 (Jinki 4): The emperor sent inspectors into the provinces to review the work of all officials.
  • 724 (Jinki 5): An ambassador from Korea was received in court.

Related pages

  • National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Jinki 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
724 725 726 727 728 729
Preceded by:
Yōrō
Era or nengō:
Jinki
Succeeded by:
Tenpyō

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Jinki (era) para niños

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