Immigrant from Baekje in Ancient Japanthrough Todai-ji : Focused on the Gold Tributeof the Kudaranokonikishi Kyofuku

The founding of Todai-ji and Daibutsu were important national projects promoted by the Shomu tenno to solve the unstable political situation and social situation through Buddhism. Therefore, it was natural for monks, government officials, and engineers who were the most talented to be employed in such large-scale projects at that time. And there were people from Baekje descendents who had knowledge, skills, and high levels of culture in that projects. The Japanese government appreciated their talent and gave them reasonable rewards. As a result, Baekje knowledge and skills naturally melted in the process of accepting Buddhism in ancient Japan and founding of the state. It can be evaluated that the Baekje immigrant played an important role in the formation of ancient Japanese culture and the composition of the national system.