Jinki (era)

Jinki was a Japanese era name after Yōrō and before Tenpyō. This period spanned the years from February 724 through August 729. The reigning emperor was Emperor Shōmu.

Change of era

724 Jinki gannen: The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Yōrō 8, on the 4th day of the 2nd month of 724. The new era name meant "Sacred tortoise".

Events of the ''Jinki'' era

727 : The emperor sent commissioners into all the provinces to examine the administrations of the governors and the conduct of all public functionaries.728 : An ambassador from Korea was received in court.