Table of contents : Contents Series Editor’S Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. The Islands Of Immortals 2. Chinese Insignia In East Asian Politics 3. The Messenger Of The Emperor 4. The Voyage To China 5. The Journey To Changan 6. Diplomacy In The Tang Capital 7. Weight And Nuances In State Letters 8. Information Gathering 9. Acquiring Foreign Talent 10. The Multipolar Nature Of The International System In Asia Appendix 1. A Chronology Of China-Japan Relations From The First To The Ninth Centuries Appendix 2. The Letter To The Surveillance Commissioner At Fuzhou Drafted For The Ambassador Appendix 3. Components Of Japanese State Letters Abbreviations Notes Glossary Bibliography Index