Japan establishes its capital at Heijō-kyō (Nara)
PoliticsCultureThe capital Heijō-kyō, modelled on Chang'an, is established, beginning the Nara period.
- Date
- 710 · View on map
- Countries
- Japan
- Regions
- East Asia
- Location
- Nara
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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