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Period: 710 to 794
The Nara period.
710-794 ce
The capital is located in Nara, a small town close to Kyoto, and a number of
large Buddhist temples are built to protect the Emperor. A time of close ties
with China -
Period: 794 to 1185
The Heian or "Classical" period
A time of rapid cultural change strongly influenced by China, led from modern-day Kyoto. -
Period: 794 to 1185
The Heian or "Classical" Period
A time of rapid cultural change strongly influenced by China, led from modern-day Kyoto