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Tree branches used to reinforce ground around Heijo Palace

NARA, Japan - Remains of tree branches and leaves laid on the bottom of what used to be a river in an area west of the remains of the 8th-century Heijo Palace in Nara, western Japan, are seen on July 4, 2014. The Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties has unearthed the remains of the branches used to reclaim land and reinforce the foundation.

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Tree branches used to reinforce ground around Heijo Palace

NARA, Japan - Remains of tree branches and leaves laid on the bottom of what used to be a river in an area west of the remains of the 8th-century Heijo Palace in Nara, western Japan, are seen on July 4, 2014. The Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties has unearthed the remains of the branches used to reclaim land and reinforce the foundation.

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Wakakusa mountain-burning festival in Nara

NARA, Japan - Grass burns on the hillside of Mt. Wakakusa in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara during the annual Wakakusa Yamayaki festival on Jan. 25, 2014, as fireworks adorn the night sky. At front is the Suzakumon gate at the Heijo Palace site, a World Heritage site.

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Field burning

NARA, Japan - Photo multiply-exposed from 6:19 p.m. to 7:14 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2013, shows field burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks as part of an annual early spring festival in the city of Nara. Seen in front R is the reconstructed Suzakumon gate of the ancient Heijo Palace.

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Emperor at restored ancient palace

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (front C) and Empress Michiko (front R) look inside a restored ancient palace building in Nara City on Oct. 7, 2010. They plan to attend a ceremony to mark the 1,300th anniversary of the ancient national capital's transfer to Heijo-kyo in Nara.

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China's Hu visits Nara on last leg of official visit to Japan

NARA, Japan - Chinese President Hu Jintao and his entourage visit the site of Heijo Palace in Nara Prefecture, which will mark its 1,300th anniversary in two years' time, on May 10.

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China's Hu visits Nara on last leg of official visit to Japan

NARA, Japan - Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) visits the site of Heijo Palace in Nara Prefecture, which will mark its 1,300th anniversary in two years' time, on May 10 with Japanese transport minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba. (2nd from R).

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China's Hu visits Nara on last leg of official visit to Japan

NARA, Japan - Chinese President Hu Jintao and his entourage visit the site of Heijo Palace in Nara Prefecture, which will mark its 1,300th anniversary in two years' time, on May 10. (Kyodo)

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China's Hu visits Nara on last leg of official visit to Japan

NARA, Japan - Chinese President Hu Jintao (C) visits the site of Heijo Palace in Nara Prefecture, which will mark its 1,300th anniversary in two years' time, on May 10 with Japanese transport minister Tetsuzo Fuyushiba. (2nd from R). (Kyodo)

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Tree branches used to reinforce ground around Heijo Palace

NARA, Japan - Remains of tree branches and leaves laid on the bottom of what used to be a river in an area west of the remains of the 8th-century Heijo Palace in Nara, western Japan, are seen on July 4, 2014. The Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties has unearthed the remains of the branches used to reclaim land and reinforce the foundation. (Kyodo)

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Emperor at restored ancient palace

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (front C) and Empress Michiko (front R) look inside a restored ancient palace building in Nara City on Oct. 7, 2010. They plan to attend a ceremony to mark the 1,300th anniversary of the ancient national capital's transfer to Heijo-kyo in Nara. (Kyodo)

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

A traditional winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2019, with burning Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky. The Suzaku Gate of the Heijo Palace site is seen on the right. (Multiple exposure photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

A traditional winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 26, 2019, with burning Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky. The Suzaku Gate of the Heijo Palace site is seen on the right. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

Burning Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks light up the sky in this photo conflating 12 shots during a traditional winter festival held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 27, 2018. The Suzaku Gate of the Heijo Palace site is seen on the bottom right. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

A traditional winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 27, 2018, with burning Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky. The Suzaku Gate of the Heijo Palace site is seen on the right. (Multiple exposure photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo