Nara, Nara

is a city in Japan on the island of Honshu. It is the capital city of Nara Prefecture.
It has been recognized as a core city since 2002.
History.
Many of the temples, shrines and ruins in Nara form "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". It is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It includes 
The Kasugayama old-groth forest is also identified as a world heritage site.
On 8 July 2022, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while giving a campaign speech in Nara.
Geography.
The city is in the northern part of Nara Prefecture. It is on the border with Kyoto Prefecture.