Nara
Nara is one of Japan's greatest historical and cultural cities, and was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784 A.D.It was modelled after Chang'an (Xian), which was the capital city of Tang China. It is also where the Todaiji Buddhist temple is located, which is the world's largest wooden building, holding the world's largest gilded bronze Buddha statue.This category is for sites on Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Asuka Historical Museum
- A virtual museum of Nara City. Displays several works and remains from the 6th and 7th centuries.http://www.asukanet.gr.jp/asukahome/
Earth Harmony
- Information on Japanese jazz pianist world peace tour in Ikoma, with schedule.http://www.toruku.jp/kono-piano/en/
Introduction to Nara
- Maps, history, and famous historical sites of Nara.http://member.nifty.ne.jp/asunara/
Nara National Museum
- Includes visitor's information, exhibitions, events, collection database, map and nearby attractions. [Multiple languages]http://www.narahaku.go.jp/
Photo album: Japan: Kyoto and Nara, August 1997
- Includes photo collection on Kyoto and Nara.http://crydee.sai.msu.ru/photo/japan/index.html
Sites in Asuka, Japan
- Stone relics and monuments, of unknown age or origin, with possible Solstitial and/or Principle Term alignments. With photoshttp://www2.gol.com/users/stever/asukas.htm
TownNet - Nara
- TownNet directories of Nara. General information, travel, regions, events, shopping, and business.http://www.townnet.com/world/asia/japan/nara.html
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