Meanwhile, both the system of ancient history and consciousness as well as orthodoxy for the country produced by the theory of five cyclic virtues, had more impact on the writing of historical works and the thoughts of historiography with representatives of Sima Qian and Ban Gu,.

The doctrine of five-virtue circulation was introduced to Japan during the 6~(th) to the 8~(th) centuries when Japan was establishing and refining its ancient structure of state.