1.  In 710 Emperess Gemmi established residence in Heijyo-kyo which is now present day
Nara City.
 During the Nara period Buddhism was able to gain acceptance throughout most of Japan.
 Empress Shotoku played a big role in the acceptance of Buddhism during this time.
 However she had relations with a Buddhist faith healer which the people deemed
immoral.
 This lead to the exclusion of women from imperial succession.
 Emperors during this period had deep admiration for a particular Buddhist teaching
called Sutra of Golden light.
 This teaches that Buddha is not just a human being but the law and truth of the universe.
 Many literature advancements were made during this period.
 As a result of the imperial courts efforts to record historic events two of the most famous
works of Japanese literacy was produced during the Nara period.
 The Kojiki “The Recording of Historical Matters” and the Nihon Shoki “Chronicles of
Japan”.