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Heian period

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Heian period. A period of Japanese history (see Japan) that takes its name from the time when the capital was located in the city of Heian (modern Kyoto) from 794 to 1185. This period saw the foundation of the Tendai and Shingon schools of Japanese Buddhism.

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