The 735-737 Japanese Smallpox Epidemic in Terms of Traffic Phenomena

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  • 天平の疫病大流行
  • 天平の疫病大流行 : 交通の視点から
  • テンピョウ ノ エキビョウ ダイ リュウコウ : コウツウ ノ シテン カラ
  • －交通の視点から－

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Abstract

<p>In the year 735-737, during the reign of Emperor Shomu, a smallpox epidemic occurred that caused severe damage. This paper verifies the damage caused by the epidemic and then focuses on the examination of various phenomena concerning traffic with the purpose of revealing the reality of the epidemic from a variety of perspectives. Specifically, this paper discusses the Michiae-sai Festival held to drive off the epidemic, the possibility of epidemic incursion accompanied by external traffic, the delivery method of the Daijokanpu (an official document) that described the treatment, wooden charms relating to a noble named Fujiwara no Maro, and the construction project for connecting roads in the Ou region (currently Tohoku).</p>

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  • IATSS Review

    IATSS Review 46 (2), 96-104, 2021-10-31

    International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences

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