The Ancient Japanese Good-Family Clans and Piracy (5-1) ——The Rise of Tang Connections (1)——

When Ennin (794-864) made his study trip to Tang from 838 to 847, supports from Silla people, including those who were related with Jang Bogo, were enormous. For example, Ennin was helped by Silla people living in Chishan to keep staying in Tang, half-illegally though. He stayed in Chishan Fahua Temple, which had been founded by Jang Bogo. Ennin had trouble coming back to Japan too, but, somehow or other, got into Silla trader’s ship. His tribulations and adventures were richly introduced and analyzed by Dr. Edwin Oldfather Reischauer (1910-1990). You can rarely find that much information in English literature on Ancient Japan. However, when Enchin (814-891) visited Tang from 853 to 858, he was largely supported by Tang traders and Fujiwara Clan. How transitory history is!