Location:
Japan
Coordinates:
34.6851, 135.8048
Events at Nara (6)
552
ID: 5485
Buddhism officially introduced to Japan from Korean kingdom of Baekje with sutras and Buddha image
ID: 5485
604
ID: 5486
Prince Shotoku promulgates Seventeen-article constitution, blending Buddhist and Confucian principles
ID: 5486
645
ID: 5487
Taika Reform begins - Japan adopts Chinese-style centralized government system modeled on Tang Dynasty
ID: 5487
710
ID: 5488
Nara established as Japan's first permanent capital, modeled on Chinese capital Chang'an
ID: 5488
712
ID: 5489
Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) completed - Japan's oldest chronicle mixing history and mythology
ID: 5489
752
ID: 5490
Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Todaiji Temple consecrated in Nara - largest bronze Buddha statue
ID: 5490