Japan
Japan facts & history
in brief
Kyoto
on Honshu Island, about 45 kilometres
inland from Osaka, one of Japan's largest cities.
Kyoto was Japan's capital from A.D. 794 to 1868.
An important religious centre, with many
Buddhist temples and Shinto
shrines, the home of many of the
country's cultural treasures.
The beautiful Golden Pavilion, was built
in 1394 and was restored in the 1950's.
Weaving, dyeing silks, exquisite textiles,
ceramics, lacquer, and cloisonne goods
are the important industries.
Emperor Kammu established Kyoto, Japan's capital
in A.D. 794, as Heiankyo, (Capital of peace
and tranquillity).
It was also called Miyako, (Imperial city),
or Kyoto, (Capital city).
Tokyo replaced Kyoto as the capital in 1868.
Tokyo is an anagram of Kyoto.
Playing with letters that is.
Population nearly 2 million.
Plenty of history and attractions.
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