Nara period (710-794)
Historical term for the Nara period; often used interchangeably with 奈良時代.
See also: 奈良時代
imperial court during the Nara period
Refers specifically to the imperial court and government centered in Nara during the Nara period.
The Buddhist culture of the Nara period greatly influenced later Japanese culture.
The Nara court actively adopted Tang dynasty institutions.
Compound of 奈良 (Nara, the ancient capital) and 朝 (court, dynasty). The term refers to the period when the imperial court was located in Nara.