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==Other Events of 1403==
==Other Events of 1403==
*[[Ashikaga Yoshimitsu]] sends a mission to China, headed by the [[Zen]] priest [[Kenchu Keimi|Kenchû Keimi]], who is accompanied by a [[Ming Dynasty|Ming]] envoy who arrived in Japan the previous year. Kenchû presents documents to the [[Yongle Emperor]] congratulating him on his enthronement and indicating continued future [[tribute]] payments. This document marks the first time that the phrases "your subject" and "King of Japan" have been used in Japanese documents sent to a foreign leader. The Yongle Emperor receives the Japanese delegation warmly, and sends a response shortly afterwards, accompanied by a large gold seal, with a turtle-shaped knob, bearing the inscription "Seal of the King of Japan." [[Kango boeki|Tallies]] (J: ''kangô'') are sent as well.
*[[Chuzan|Chûzan]] sends a mission to Japan, beginning formal relations between the kingdom and the [[Ashikaga Shogunate]].
*[[Chuzan|Chûzan]] sends a mission to Japan, beginning formal relations between the kingdom and the [[Ashikaga Shogunate]].
*[[Ououso]] becomes King of [[Nanzan]].
*[[Ououso]] becomes King of [[Nanzan]].
