Tag: Nara Period

Prince Nagaya’s Revenge

January 21, 2021 justin-david-hebert Nara, Season 4 Comments Off on Prince Nagaya’s Revenge
Season 4, Episode 6: Prince Nagaya’s Revenge
Fujiwaras Muchimaro (foreground) and Maro (behind). The eldest and youngest Fujiwara brothers respectively. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Kikuchi Yōsai, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fujiwara Fusasaki, the second son of Fuhito. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Kikuchi Yōsai, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Fujiwara Umakai, the third son of Fuhito. Notice the sword at his hip, indicating his status as a military leader. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain
Tachibana Moroe, being carried on a palanquin by his servants. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain
Statue of Genbō displayed in Kofukuji Monastery. Originally scuplted in the late 1180s by Kōkei. Source: Public Domain
Kibi Makibi peaks out from behind a pillar. Artist: Kikuchi Yōsai, Source: Public Domain

Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years

January 18, 2021 justin-david-hebert Nara, Season 4 Comments Off on Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years
Season 4, Episode 5: Emperor Shōmu’s Early Years
Emperor Shomu, creator unknown. Public Domain
A later ink painting of two Emishi, on the right.. Although this work originates in 1069, it still gives a good impression of the Yamato court’s impression of their northern neighbors. Author unknown, image public domain.

The Age of Empresses

January 11, 2021 justin-david-hebert Nara, Season 4 Comments Off on The Age of Empresses
Season 4, Episode 3: The Age of Empresses
Empress Genmei, in all of her glory! Public Domain
Wadōkaichin Monument in Saitama Prefecture, commemorating the first Japanese coins, which were minted by order of Empress Genmei. Public Domain
The Tomb of Empress Genshō. Source: Horocassi234, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Nara Religion

January 7, 2021 justin-david-hebert Nara, Season 4 Comments Off on Nara Religion
Season 4, Episode 2: Nara Religion
The Pagoda at Yakushiji Temple. Source: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, via Wikimedia Commons
Yakushiji Temple’s Kondo (Golden Hall). Source: 663highland, CC BY-SA 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/, via Wikimedia Commons
The Kondo (Golden Hall) and Pagoda of Horyuji Temple in Nara City, formerly called Heijo-kyo. Source: Nekosuki, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A statue of Gyōki, the monk who organized the construction of over 49 monasteries and nunneries in the Kansai region which served as community centers and hospitals. Source: Jnn, CC BY 2.1 JP https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.1/jp/deed.en, via Wikimedia Commons

A Fresh Start

January 4, 2021 justin-david-hebert Nara, Season 4 Comments Off on A Fresh Start
Season 4, Episode 1: A Fresh Start
A reconstruction of the Daigokuden of Heijo Palace, seen from its shorter side. Source: 名古屋太郎, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A scale model of the Daigokuden and its outer wall. Public Domain
The Heijo Palace Daigokuden as seen from the front. Source: Tamago Moffle, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A 1/1000 scale model of Heijo-Kyo, kept in Nara City Hall. Public Domain