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Emperor Kanmu's reign was from 781 to 806, a period that marks the transition from the Nara to the Heian period. His most significant achievement was moving the capital twice, first to Nagaoka-kyō and then permanently to Heian-kyō (modern-day Kyoto) in 794, laying the groundwork for Japan's "golden age". His reign is noted for its shift of secular power away from major Buddhist temples and a strengthening of imperial authority.
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Emperor Kanmu moved the Japanese capital twice: first to Nagaoka-kyō in 784 and then to Heian-kyō (modern-day Kyoto) in 794. The second move to Heian-kyō marked the beginning of the Heian period and involved a grand procession on November 17, 794.
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In 794 the Emperor Kammu moved the imperial capital from Nara to Heian-kyo, now known as Kyoto. This signified the beginning of the heian______ period (794–1185CE). During this time, many of the foundations of Japan’s development were laid. Japanese society broke away from the strong influences of, and connections with china_. Japanese art and _culture__ began to flourish.
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"Minamoto" can refer to the historically significant Minamoto Clan, which dominated Japanese politics and founded the first shogunate, or it can refer to Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of that shogunate. It also refers to a Japanese surname and a modern Japanese restaurant in Melbourne.
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The Ashikaga clan governed Japan from the Imperial capital of Heian-kyō (Kyoto) as de facto military dictators along with the daimyō lords of the samurai class.
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The Tokugawa are best known for establishing the Tokugawa Shogunate, which ruled Japan for over 250 years, bringing a period of relative peace, stability, and isolation known as the Edo period. The founder, Tokugawa Ieyasu, unified Japan by ending the "Warring States" period, built Edo (modern Tokyo) as the political center, and established a centralized government.