17 Record of Ancient Matters (Kojiki), Chronicles of Japan (Nihon Shoki),
and Records of Climate (Fudoki)
I have already explained how the capital was moved to Nara in the third year
of Wadou era (710), during the reign of Empress Genmei (r. 707-715). Moving the
capital must have been a great enterprise in itself, yet despite the
distraction, Record of Ancient Matters (Kojiki) was completed two years later
(712). In the next year (713), a decree was sent out to the provinces to
compile Records of Climate (Fudoki). Seven years later, in the 4th year of Yourou
era (720) during the reign of Empress Genshou (r. 715-724), Chronicles of
Japan (Nihon Shoki) were presented in their completed form. (Rest omitted)
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