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	Nara Prefecture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Nara Prefecture is located in the middle of the Kii Peninsula on the western half of Honshu, Japan.
		Nara Prefecture is part of the Kansai, or Kinki, region of Japan.
		Nara is bordered to the west by Wakayama Prefecture and Osaka Prefecture; on the north by Kyoto Prefecture and on the east by Mie Prefecture.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nara_Prefecture (931 words)

	Nara prefecture - Gurupedia
		Nara Prefecture is loaced in the middle of the Kii Peninsula on the western half of Honshu, Japan.
		Nara is bordered to the west by Wakayama prefecture and Osaka prefecture; on the north by
		Kyoto prefecture and Aichi prefecture, and on the east by Mie prefecture.
	www.gurupedia.com /n/na/nara_prefecture.htm (794 words)

	Nara -A journey to the ancient city-
		Located almost at the center of the Japanese archipelago, Nara Prefecture is an inland prefecture surrounded by the four prefectures of Osaka to the west, Kyoto to the north, Wakayama to the south and Mie to the east.
		Nara, with a total population of some 1.44 million, has a diversified geography, a plane to the north and the Kii Mountain Range, or 'the Roof of Kinki (or Osaka Area)' to the south.
		Nara occupies an important position in the history of Japan; it is said that the first state was located in Nara.
	www.pref.nara.jp /nara_e (315 words)

	Nara Prefecture of Japan - Japan's Geography
		Nara prefecture (Nara-ken) is part of the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan.
		Nara Prefecture is part of the Kansai region, or Kinki region of Japan.
		Nara is bordered to the west by Wakayama prefecture and Osaka prefecture; on the north by Kyoto prefecture and Aichi prefecture, and on the east by Mie prefecture.
	www.japan-101.com /geography/geography_prefecture_nara.htm (593 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 AD to 787 AD, and while this period was relatively short compared to that of the capital era of Kyoto, Nara's era is important due to the most active communication between Japan and other East Asian nations, establishing political and legal systems corresponding to the Chinese systems.
		Nara shared many of the aspects of Chinese cities in its rectangular shape and grid pattern for streets.
		People in Nara have not cut away from their ancient religious and cultural heritage like much of Japanese society has today, and hopefully, Nara will continue to be a city that one can escape to when overwhelmed by the modern world, or simply in the mood for a bit of natural scenery.
	www.dickinson.edu /~yocumm/nara.doc (1283 words)

	Japan Times Archives - 2001, John Guantner
		Nara is also the location of Omiwa Shrine, said to be the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan.
		As Nara is close to both the brewing centers of Fushimi (Kyoto) and Nada (Kobe), this has historically been a very important event.
		Overall, the sake from Nara is slightly soft and light, neither too sweet nor too dry, yet with plenty of flavor and character.
	www.sake-world.com /html/jt-2001_3.html (651 words)

	Nara on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Nara was (710-84) the first permanent capital of Japan.
		Nara Park, the largest (1,250 acres/506 hectares) city park in Japan, includes the celebrated Imperial Museum, which houses ancient art treasures and relics.
		Nara Bancorp Announces Earnings for Second Quarter and First Half 2005; 28% Increase in Net Income to $5.6 Million for the Second Quarter.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/N/Nara.asp (815 words)

	Nara Travel Guide
		Japan's first permanent capital was established in the year 710 at Heijo, the city now known as Nara.
		As the influence and political ambitions of the city's powerful Buddhist monasteries grew to become a serious threat to the government, the capital was moved to Nagaoka in 784.
		Nara is located in the Kinai plain, less than one hour from Kyoto and Osaka.
	www.japan-guide.com /e/e2165.html (131 words)

	Nara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Nara prefecture is situated in the central west of the Japanese mainland.
		Under the protection of the Imperial family and aristocrats, temples and shrines such as Todai-ji Temple, the largest wooden architecture in the world that enshrines Japan's largest Buddha, Yakushi-ji Temple that has excellent old architectures and images of Buddha, and Toshodai-ji Temple were built, and Heijyo-kyo developed as a temple town.
		Tourists visit this prefecture throughout the year to see scenic spots such as Mt. Yoshino known to have the most beautiful cherry trees, and Nara Park that has friendly deer that has been considered familiar spirit and treasured.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /asia/japan/about_destin/nara.html (277 words)

	Nara - Travelgaido (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Nara (奈良) is a city in the Kansai region of Japan.
		Nara does not have its own airport, so most visitors arrive via Kansai International Airport (change trains in Osaka) or Osaka's Itami Airport.
		Kintetsu is slightly cheaper and Kintetsu Nara station is better located that JR Nara, but travellers may have to change at Yamato Saidaiji for the last hop into town.
	www.travelgaido.com /en/Nara.html (356 words)

	Visual Experience (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Nara becomes the capital 710 CE (modeled after the Tang capital of Ch’ang)
		The Heian period (794-1185) is characterized by the rise of esoteric schools and the importance of elite
		Amida triad "fresco", Kondo of Horyu-ji, Nara, Nara period, c 710 CE (fig 239-40)
	www.temple.edu /art_history_india/16-arts-asia/h-18-asuka-nara.htm (306 words)

	JNTO Website > Regional Tourist Guides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The capital was placed in the Asuka region, a southern part of Nara Basin in the northwestern part of the prefecture, as the first of unified Japan in the mid 4th century, and until the end of the 8th century Asuka prospered as the center of Japanese politics and economy.
		Under the protection of the Imperial family and aristocrats, temples and shrines such as Todai-ji Temple, the largest wooden architecture in the world that enshrines Japan's largest Buddha, Yakushi-ji Temple that has excellent old architectures and images of Buddha, and Toshodai-ji Temple were built.
		Tourists visit this prefecture throughout the year to see scenic spots such as Mt. Yoshino-yama known to have the most beautiful cherry trees, and Nara Park that has friendly deer that has been considered familiar spirit and treasured.
	www.jnto.go.jp /eng/RTG/RI/kansai/nara/nara/nara.html (272 words)

	Saimei-era plaza found in Nara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The remains at the Sakafu-neishi ruins are estimated to date back to the seventh century, based on the earthenware found in the area, and may have been used by Empress Saimei (594-661) for religious services, officials of the board said Wednesday.
		The turtle is reportedly similar to a turtle depicted on an ancient embroidered curtain featuring Prince Shotoku (574-622) and his mother, made after the prince's death.
		The curtain is kept at Chugu temple in the town of Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture.
	www.trussel.com /prehist/news179.htm (527 words)

	Koyo Thermo Systems Ltd. is located in Tenri, Nara, near Osaka, Japan
		Nara is very close to two airports: Itami National Airport (ITA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).
		Nara and nearby Kyoto are two of the main touristic attractions in Japan.
		Nara has been the capital of Japan 710 - 784, before Kyoto became the capital for more than 1000 years.
	www.crystec.com /kllloce.htm (404 words)

	Nara
		Nara was (710–84) the first permanent capital of Japan.
		Japanese art: The Nara Period - The Nara Period In the sculpture of the Nara period (710–784) clay figures and statues made...
		Major Independent Agencies - There are several administrative divisions of the government whose job it is to enforce and...
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0834846.html (258 words)

	Scenic Japan photocd produced by Corel
		249005 - Grounds of Koriyama castle, Nara prefecture.
		249013 - Shrine gate, Momoyama castle, Kyoto prefecture.
		249051 - Monuments on a mountain trail, Nara prefecture.
	www.emsps.com /photocd/corel/249000.htm (376 words)

	ART 252 Japanese Art & Culture
		site (such as Nara) OR artist (if his or her name is known), depending on which one applies to the object
		East pagoda, wood, plaster and ceramic tiles, Nara period, ca.
		Yakushi triad, bronze and gilding, Nara period, ca.
	people.hws.edu /blanchard/Art252/firstreview03.html (793 words)

	Josh's Journal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		this is a Nio guardian, located in Daibutsu-den Hall, in Todai-ji Temple in Nara Prefectur...
		This is the roof of Kifuku-ji Temple in Nara Prefecture.
		this is a small, yet very very old shrine in Kongo, south of Osaka prefecture.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/jnwalker?index=1 (585 words)

	Hotel Halftime. Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan - Discounted rates at bookings.be
		Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan - Discounted rates at bookings.be
		For business trips, for first-timers travelling to Nara, or for locals seeking some private space, Hotel Halftime will support your needs.
		By Plane: From Kansai International Airport with Limousine Bus (1,800 yen) to Kintetsu Nara Station, then with Kintetsu Kyoto Line (Rapid) to Shin Omiya Station and Walk to Hotel (total 110 minutes).
	bookings.be /hotel/jp/halftime-nara.html?aid=302078;label=hoteloverview (838 words)

	Suzu [Miwa, Nara Prefecture, Japan] (89.7.94) \| Object Page \| Timeline of Art History \| The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A five-lobed metal hand guard with flower motifs and openwork hearts bears a hidden inscription on its underside.
		It reveals the history and use of the instrument, stating that this Shinto instrument was used by priestess Kuriyama Kamiko for the worship of the Miwa Miyojin deity at Miwa, a town in Soe County, Nara Prefecture.
		See more objects from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of
	www.metmuseum.org /toah/ho/09/eaj/hod_89.7.94.htm (269 words)

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