Kashihara, Nara

Kashihara (橿原市, Kashihara-shi) is a Japanese city in Nara Prefecture on the island of Honshū.[1]

Kashihara
橿原市
City
Kashihara Shrine
Kashihara Shrine
Flag of Kashihara
Official seal of Kashihara
Location of Kashihara in Nara
Location of Kashihara in Nara
Kashihara is located in Japan
Kashihara
Kashihara
Location in Japan
Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°48′E
CountryJapan
RegionKansai
PrefectureNara
Government
  MayorYutaka Morishita
Area
  Total39.52 km2 (15.26 sq mi)
Population
 (April 1, 2015)
  Total124,829
  Density3,176.79/km2 (8,227.8/sq mi)
Symbols
  TreeOak
  FlowerCommon gardenia
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
City hall address1-1-18 Yagi-chō, Kashihara-shi, Nara-ken
634-8586
Websitewww.city.kashihara.nara.jp

History

According to legend, Emperor Jimmu was enthroned at Kahihara.[1]

Fujiwara-kyō was the ancient capital of Japan from the year 694 to 710.[1]

The modern city was established in 1956.

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died here after being shot in Nara during a campaign speech on 8 July 2022.

References

  1. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Kashihara" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 485.

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