Todaiji literally means "the eastern great temple." It's a Buddhis temple complex located in the city of Nara, Japan. It was built in 745 A.D. by order of Emperor Shomu. The temple's principal image is know as the "Great Buddha of Nara." The biggest Buddha statue in Japan was completed in 752 A.D..
Nara was the capital of Japan in the 8th century. The area is well-known for its many cultural assets. Todaiji is one of them, along with Horyuji Temple. It is listed as one of UNESCO'S World Heritage Historical Sites.
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