Former Japanese capital Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Former Japanese capital" leads to the answer "NARA" for several reasons:

• NARA is historically significant as it was the first permanent capital of Japan, established in the year 710 AD.
• During the Nara period, the capital was known as Heijokyo.
• Today, Nara remains a city in Japan renowned for its ancient temples, including Todai-ji which houses a colossal Buddha statue.
• By specifying "former Japanese capital," the clue hints at a city that held political importance in Japan's past, narrowing down the options to Nara.

More Answers:

• NARA
• KYOTO
• EDO

Definition of "NARA"

a city in central Japan, on the island of Honshu; population 367,902 (2007). It was the first capital of Japan (710–84) and an important centre of Japanese Buddhism.

 The Crossword clue "Former Japanese capital" published 37 time/s & has 3 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily American	16 October 2024	NARA
Newsday.com	28 June 2024	KYOTO
The Guardian Quick	28 April 2023	KYOTO
The Times Concise	14 June 2018	KYOTO
Universal	17 December 2016	EDO
The Washington Post	5 August 2016	KYOTO
L.A. Times Daily	7 February 2012	KYOTO
New York Times	16 August 2011	KYOTO
Thinks.com	16 May 2011	NARA
USA Today	8 January 2009	NARA