Envisioning Heijokyo: 100 Questions & Answers about the Ancient Capital in Nara, Japan

One of the first planned capitals in Japan, Heijokyo in Nara developed into a major city during the eighth century and was home to as many as 100,000 residents. In Envisioning Heijokyo, archaeologists provide readers a comprehensive view of daily life at the Heijo palace, government offices, aristocratic mansions, and Buddhist temples by explaining excavation results over several decades. Topics range from musical instruments, food, architecture, street layout, shoes, and even toilets. Envisioning Heijokyo is a translation of a Japanese book published by the prestigious Kashihara Archaeological Institute, Nara prefecture. This book will be essential reading for travelers to Japan, as well as students of early Japan. As part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient capital celebrated its 1300th anniversary in 2010.

Author: Yoko Hsueh Shirai
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 12/01/2011
Pages: 182
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9781463768225

About the Author
Yoko Hsueh SHIRAI received her PhD in art history from the University of California, Los Angeles, and specializes in Japanese Buddhist statuary primarily excavated at the sites of ruined Buddhist temples dating to the seventh and eighth centuries. Each spring, she looks forward to seeing what exciting new finds archaeologists have unearthed at Nara.

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