It was in this reign also that we have it stated that historiographers were sent out to the provinces and directed to make record of all important events and forward them to the court.
"Japan"
David Murray
historiographers were sent out during the reign of the Emperor Hanzei, A.D. 404, who were directed to make a record of all important events and forward them to the court.
"Japan"
David Murray
3 How Poets were the first Philosophers, the first Astronomeers, and historiographers, and Orators, and Musicians in the world.
"The Arte of English Poesie"
George Puttenham