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Traces of big quake found in location of Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties discloses on Aug. 22, 2014, traces of sand and water (in lighter color), believed to have gushed out as a result of liquefaction caused by major earthquakes, in an area where Heijo-kyo, Japan's capital city in the 8th century, was located in the city of Nara.

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Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito delivers a speech at a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers.

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Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito approaches the stage to deliver a speech at a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710.

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Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (back L) and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said in a speech he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers.

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Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (back L) and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said in a speech he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers.

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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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Traces of big quake found in location of Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties discloses on Aug. 22, 2014, traces of sand and water (in lighter color), believed to have gushed out as a result of liquefaction caused by major earthquakes, in an area where Heijo-kyo, Japan's capital city in the 8th century, was located in the city of Nara. (Kyodo)

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Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (back L) and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said in a speech he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers. (Kyodo)

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Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (back L) and Empress Michiko attend a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said in a speech he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers. (Kyodo)

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Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito approaches the stage to deliver a speech at a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. (Kyodo)

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Emperor at 1,300th anniversary of Nara Heijo-kyo

NARA, Japan - Emperor Akihito delivers a speech at a ceremony on Oct. 8, 2010, commemorating the 1,300th anniversary of the transfer of the national capital to Heijo in Nara in 710. The emperor said he feels a strong bond with Heijo as the land of his forefathers. (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)