What is Nihon kōki?
Q: What is Nihon kōki?
A: Nihon kōki is an ancient history of Japan that was written in 843.
Q: In what order was Nihon kōki written in terms of other Japanese historical texts?
A: The Nihon kōki was written after the Nihon Shoki and the Shoku Nihongi.
Q: Who were the main editors of Nihon kōki?
A: The main editors of Nihon kōki were Fujiwara no Otsugu, Fujiwara no Yoshino, Fujiwara no Yoshifusa, Minamoto no Tokiwa, Asa no Katori and Yamada no Furutsugu.
Q: What is the significance of Nihon kōki for the study of Japanese history?
A: Nihon kōki is a primary historical source of information about Japan's Nara period and Heian period.
Q: What period of Japanese history does Nihon kōki cover?
A: Nihon kōki covers the 135-year period from the beginning of Emperor Mommu's reign in 697 until the 9th year of Emperor Junna's reign in 832.
Q: How many imperial reigns are covered in Nihon kōki?
A: The text is an account of twelve imperial reigns.
Q: When was Nihon kōki written?
A: Nihon kōki was written in 843.
