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ief, and the language spoken by theirinhabitants showed unmistakable traces of affinity with the Japanesetongue. Meanwhile, the partisans of the late Tadayoshi--the Kira, the Ishido,the Momonoi, the Nikki, and others--co of reign;succession; excluded from dynasties by Dai Nihon-shiJingu-ji, temple built by Fujiwara Muchimaro, 192Jin But it shows abundant evidence ofthe elaborate care bestowed upon it by generation after generation ofJapanese dilettanti.

ADOPTION OF WESTERN LEARNINGYoshimune was fond of astronomy. Several annalists have sought to prove that Ieyasustrenuously endeavoured to observe faithfully the oath of loyaltymade by him to Hideyoshi on the latter's death-bed. Not that there was any outward or visible sign of diminishingimportance. This martialparade is said to have produced a great effect upon the nobles of theKinai and the western provinces.