Working as a diplomat has always been hard, but the further back in history you travel, the tougher it is to even travel internationally.  In spite having served during the 8th Century, Abe no Nakamaro managed to successfully manage hist post in Tang China.
And so, for Japan's sake, the emissaries 
risked their lives to visit Tang!
Por el bien del país, los emisarios
corrieron peligro viajando hacia Tang.
Assim, pelo bem do Japão, os emissários
arriscavam suas vidas para visitar Tang!