Kashihara
is a city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 124,829, with 52,034 households. Population density is around 3,176.79 persons per km2, and the total area is 39.52 km2.
The city was founded on Februa ...
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Nara Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Nara Prefecture has a population of 1,321,805 and has a geographic area of . Nara Prefecture borders Kyoto Prefecture to the north, Osaka Prefecture to the northwest, Wakayama P ...
, Japan, in 1940. The collection includes artefacts excavated from Fujinoki Kofun that have been designated a
National Treasure
The idea of national treasure, like national epics and national anthems, is part of the language of romantic nationalism, which arose in the late 18th century and 19th centuries. Nationalism is an ideology that supports the nation as the fundame ...
. In addition to the permanent display, there are two special exhibitions each year, in spring and autumn.
History
The Archaeological Institute of Kashihara was established in 1938 in connection with Kashihara Jingū's preparations for the 2,600th anniversary celebrations of the legendary foundation of Japan in 660 BC by
Emperor Jimmu
was the legendary first emperor of Japan according to the '' Nihon Shoki'' and '' Kojiki''. His ascension is traditionally dated as 660 BC.Kelly, Charles F"Kofun Culture"
See also
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List of National Treasures of Japan (archaeological materials)
The term "National Treasure" has been used in Japan to denote cultural properties since 1897.
The definition and the criteria have changed since the introduction of the term. These archaeological materials adhere to the current definition, and h ...
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Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties
The , also known by its former name, the Nara Research Institute for Cultural Properties, is one of two research institutes that comprise the National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, an independent administrative institution created in 2001. Est ...
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List of Historic Sites of Japan (Nara)
This list is of the Monuments of Japan, Historic Sites of Japan located within the Prefectures of Japan, Prefecture of Nara Prefecture, Nara.
National Historic Sites
As of 17 June 2022, one hundred and twenty-seven Sites have been Cultural Prope ...
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List of Cultural Properties of Japan - historical materials (Nara)
This list is of the Cultural Properties of Japan designated in the category of for the Prefecture of Nara.
National Cultural Properties
As of 1 November 2015, ten Important Cultural Properties have been designated, being of national signifi ...
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List of Cultural Properties of Japan - archaeological materials (Nara)
This list is of the Cultural Properties of Japan designated in the category of for the Prefectures of Japan, Prefecture of Nara Prefecture, Nara.
National Cultural Properties
As of 1 November 2015, forty-eight Important Cultural Properties of J ...
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Nara National Museum
The is one of the pre-eminent national art museums in Japan.
Introduction
The Nara National Museum is located in Nara, Nara, Nara, which was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784. Katayama Tōkuma (1854–1917) designed the original building, whi ...
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Kashihara Shrine
The is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The Shrine was built in 2 April 1890 at the site of the Kashihara-gū,Situaated at the southeast site of Mount Unebi of Yamato Sanzan. where Japan's first Emperor, E ...