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The Heian Period: Japan's Golden Age

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For much of the 8th century,Nara was the imperial capital of Japan.However in 794 emperor Kammu then moved the capital to Heian-Kyo.This event started the Heian period which is also called Japan’s Golden age.”Heian-kyo’s became the first truly Japanese city.”Kammu built this city and called it Heian-kyo because Heian-kyo means the capital of peace and tranquility.Ranks were very important during Japan’s Golden Age.According each rank brought its specific privileges and rules.In addition birth into a high-ranking family mattered more than qualities or skills.The ranks were divided into classes including senior,junior,upper,and lower.To summarize this Japan’s Golden Age is also called the Heian period and that ranks were very important.In Japan’s

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