Journeys in Japan: 1x19
Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture
Nara was established as the capital more than 1000 years ago. It was the country’s first major administrative center and was called Heijo-kyo. This year marks the 1300th anniversary of Heijo-kyo and the city is hosting many commemorative events, including the unveiling of re-created palace buildings. Our reporter Ayana Fuentes Uno visits the ancient capital, which became the foundation of a nation. (Excerpt)
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- 1 - 3Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled Mar. 30, 2010
- 1 - 4Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art Apr. 06, 2010
- 1 - 5Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit Apr. 13, 2010
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- 1 - 7Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji Apr. 27, 2010
- 1 - 8Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes May. 11, 2010
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- 1 - 10Toyokawa, Aichi May. 25, 2010
- 1 - 11Himeji, Hyogo Jun. 01, 2010
- 1 - 12Naruto, Tokushima Jun. 15, 2010
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- 1 - 15Geo-Touring in Kyushu Jul. 06, 2010
- 1 - 16Mino City, Gifu Jul. 13, 2010
- 1 - 17Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards Jul. 20, 2010
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- 1 - 20Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights Sep. 07, 2010
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- 1 - 23Ashikaga City, Tochigi Sep. 28, 2010
- 1 - 24Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo Oct. 05, 2010
- 1 - 25Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams Oct. 12, 2010
- 1 - 26Hita City, Oita Oct. 19, 2010
- 1 - 27Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm Oct. 26, 2010
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- 1 - 30Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City Nov. 16, 2010
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- 1 - 32Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley Nov. 30, 2010
- 1 - 33Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima Dec. 07, 2010
- 1 - 34Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf Dec. 14, 2010
- 1 - 35Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge Dec. 21, 2010