| The Emperor Kanmu, who ascended the throne during the end of the eighth century, started to reconstruct slackened local administration in order to extend the Imperial power throughout the nation. |
8世紀末期に登場した桓武天皇は、王威を国内にあまねく拡げるために、弛緩しつつあった地方行政の再構築に取り組んだ。 |