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Nara
11 events · 588 to 2026
Ancient
588–596
Soga no Umako builds Asukadera, Japan's first full-scale Buddhist temple
694–710
Empress Jitō moves the court to Fujiwara-kyō
Nara
710
The capital moves to Heijō-kyō
743–752
Emperor Shōmu orders the Great Buddha of Tōdaiji, consecrated in 752
Late Heian
1136
The Kasuga Wakamiya On-matsuri festival begins
Medieval
1180–1203
Tōdaiji and Kōfukuji burn in 1180 and are rebuilt
Early modern
1567–1709
The Great Buddha Hall burns again and is rebuilt by Kōkei
Edo
Early 17th century onward
Nara-zarashi ramie cloth becomes Nara's leading industry
Contemporary
1949
Fire damages the Hōryūji Kondō, leading to a new heritage law
2004
The Kii Mountain Range pilgrimage routes become a World Heritage site
2026
The Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara become a World Heritage site
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