(3)Main building of Soga no Umako's residence found in Nara Pref.

(3)Main building of Soga no Umako's residence found in Nara Pref.

KASHIHARA, Japan - An aerial photo taken March 11 shows the ruins of a large building believed to be the residence of Soga no Umako, a major political figure in sixth-seventh century Japan. Umako initiated diplomatic relations with China's Sui dynasty (581-618), dispatching envoys to China and promoted Buddhism.

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