Kanji scratched into clay tiles in Nara some of oldest writing found in Japan

[PeterK]

Kanji written on clay tiles discovered in Nara Prefecture, some of the oldest writing ever found in Japan, is currently on display to the public.

The tiles, including one with the character for "flight," were unearthed at the site of Asukadera, thought to be Japan's first genuine Buddhist temple. The complex is a national historic site located in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture.

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