
Heijō-kyō Tenpyō Festival
Relive the days when Nara was the capital of Japan. Expect re-enactments, a noble banquet, parades, and more.
Relive the days when Nara was the capital of Japan. Expect re-enactments, a noble banquet, parades, and more.
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