jan 1, 238 - Tributary embassy sent

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It is recorded in the Nihon Shoki that the queen (although not named) sent a tributary embassy to the Wei kingdom of China.

Following this embassy, the Chinese gave Himiko the honour of the title 'Queen of Wa, Friendly to Wei' and a gold seal. Other gifts given to the queen in return for her tribute of fine cloth and slaves to the region included beads, 100 bronze mirrors, and swords.

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