"Visit to Japan's old capital" Sianandjim's photos around Nara, Japan

A TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow of a travel blog to Nara, Japan by TravelPod blogger Sianandjim titled "Visit to Japan's old capital" Sianandjim's travel blog entry: "Japan's first permanent capital was established in 710 at Heijo, the city now known as Nara. Up until the 7th century, Japan had no permanent capital as native Shinto taboos concerning death stipulated that the capital be moved with the passing of each emperor. This practice died out under the

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