Nara period
Historical period of Japan from CE 710 to 794
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| June 2019 | Tōdai-ji installed a donation box and a bilingual sign soliciting funds for Notre-Dame Cathedral's reconstruction, emphasizing the temple's own history of rebuilding after fires and expressing solidarity across religious boundaries. |
| April 2019 | Following the Notre-Dame de Paris fire, Japanese authorities announced plans to expand fire prevention measures at Tōdai-ji, including hiring younger employees to address aging staff. |
| October 10 2011 | The Tōdai-ji Culture Center was officially opened, featuring a museum to exhibit temple sculptures and treasures, a library, research centre, storage facility, and auditorium. |
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