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1. Nara

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   History and Capital Status
   The establishment of Nara, then known as Heijō-kyō (平城京, "Cypress Fortress Capital"), marked a decisive shift from the earlier, temporary capitals of earlier Japanese rulers. Following precedents set in China, the city was planned on a strict grid system, mimicking the imperial capital of Chang'an. The relocation of the capital to Heijō-kyō in 710 CE under Empress Genmei was intended to stabilize the imperial government and solidify the legitimacy of the Yamato polity, moving away from traditional Shinto-based ceremonial sites.
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