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 | |
 Flag | |
 Location of Kashihara in Nara | |
  Kashihara Location in Japan | |
| Coordinates: 34°31′N 135°48′E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Nara |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Yutaka Morishita |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.52 km2 (15.26 sq mi) |
| Population (April 1, 2015) | |
| • Total | 124,829 |
| • Density | 3,176.79/km2 (8,227.8/sq mi) |
| Symbols | |
| • Tree | Oak |
| • Flower | Common gardenia |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| City hall address | 1-1-18 Yagi-chō, Kashihara-shi, Nara-ken 634-8586 |
| Website | www |
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
- Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Kashihara" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 485.
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