raising cultural standers
The Japanese nobility (notably the powerful Fujiwara clan) sought to raise the cultural standards of Japan during the years from 794 to 1185 AD, and much noteworthy art, poetry, and literature dates from this period.
The Heian period of Japanese history lasted roughly from 794 to 1185 CE. It was largely a transition period to a society where the warrior class held sway. The Heian nobility was concerned with government control of land used for rice paddies and productive human labor.
Japan's capital was moved to Heian in the year 794 during the Heian period.
Japan did have Lady Murasaki during the Heian period.
They moved there because in Heian, their lives were easy, and they were separated from the rest of Japan.
Heian Kyo
heian-kyo
They had another capital but they thought it was bad luck, so they chose Heian-kyo
Heian-Kyo
Art, culture, and etiquette
The samurai were a noble class of warriors in medieval and early modern Japan. Their purpose was to serve and protect the nobility, with heavy emphasis on honor and loyalty.
heian-kyo court