Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years

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Season 4, Episode 5: Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years
Emperor Shomu, creator unknown. Public Domain
A later ink painting of two Emishi, on the right.. Although this work originates in 1069, it still gives a good impression of the Yamato court’s impression of their northern neighbors. Author unknown, image public domain.