Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 20 April 2017

Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara — Votive lanterns at the Kasuga Taisha Shinto shrine, Nara, Japan. Founded in 768 CE (or 710 CE) during the Nara period.

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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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