Japan hopes to add a group of archaeological ... Among the most renowned sites are the ruins of the Asuka Palace and the Fujiwara Palace, which served as the political centers and imperial ...

include the ruins of the Asuka and Fujiwara palace sites as well as the Takamatsuzuka tomb. Japan’s Cultural Affairs Council last September said that the Asuka-Fujiwara sites are a unique asset ...

shows the site where Fujiwara Palace stood in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the "Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara" for which Japan is seeking a UNESCO World Heritage listing.