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Ancient tomb in Asuka Nara, a landlocked prefecture in the Kinki Region, is the cradle of the Japanese civilization. Many of the early emperors built their palaces in Nara Prefecture, formerly known as Yamato. In 710, Nara was selected as the location of Japan's first permanent capital, Heijo (today's Nara City).

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1  Nara Japan's first permanent capital. User rating: 91/100 (639 votes) Visited by: 1130 users  2  Yoshino Japan's most famous cherry blossom spot. User rating: 87/100 (33 votes) Visited by: 64 users

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English Links

Nara Prefecture Official English website.

City Links

Nara: Nara City Yoshino: Yoshino Town