Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Nara period

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Nara period

奈良時代天平時代奈良
alternative words: Narajidai, Nara-jidai, Nara jidai, Nara, Tenpyo period, Tenpyojidai, Tenpyo-jidai, Tenpyo jidai
keywords: epoch
related topics: Ritsuryo system , Manyoshu , Heijokyo , Rebellion of Fujiwara no Hirotsugu
related web sites: http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~ntomo/ , http://www.sol.dti.ne.jp/~hiromi/kansei/ , http://www1.sphere.ne.jp/kakinoha/naranara/heijyoukyou/nennpyou.html , http://www.narahaku.go.jp
explanation: Period corresponding to the epoch when Nara was the capital of Japan between 710 and 794. It is characterized by a power concentration into the hand of Emperor and his court members (Ritsuryo system), and a strong influence of Chinese civilization such as the capital Nara, built following her architecture style. Though there had been natural calamities and power straggles among court members, the period was relatively calm in Japanese history.