Career
He was appointed an assistant envoy to China (Tang Dynasty) (750). Returned to Japan (753), bringing eight Chinese priests including Ganjin. Was appointed a vice-minister (757). Imprisoned fo =r involvement in the plot of Naramaro Tachibana to oust Nakamaro Fujiwara, influential Courtier who was a favorite with Empress regnant Koken. Killed himself in prison.
