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NARA, Nov 28 (News On Japan) – Remains of what is thought to be the largest building of the late 7th century have been discovered at the Asuka Palace site in Asuka Village, Nara Prefecture. It is believed to have been the residence of an emperor. The remains were found approximately 50 meters north of […]
The JR Kansai Mini Pass is a rail pass for exclusive use by foreign tourists, which provides three consecutive days of unlimited travel on local and rapid JR trains in the Kansai Region around Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara. Validity Unlimited use […]
Raina Ong Staff Writer,japan-guide.com About 1300 years ago, the area comprising of Nara City and its surrounds was established as Japan’s first permanent capital as opposed to previous capitals, which moved each time a new emperor was enthroned. Buddhism was the religion of the then ruling nobles, who embraced it when it was introduced to […]