Jinki (era)

Jinki (神亀) was a Japanese era name (年号) after Yōrō and before Tenpyō. This period spanned the years from February  724 through August 729. The reigning emperor was Shōmu-tennō (聖武天皇).

Change of era

 * 724 Jinki gannen (神亀元年): 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 (Jinki 4): The emperor sent commissioners into all the provinces to examine the administrations of the governors and the conduct of all public functionaries.
 * 728 (Jinki 5): An ambassador from Korea was received in court.