We’ve spent 5 weeks traveling around Japan in the spring and fall seasons, and during both trips we made sure to visit Nara ...

This is where the foodie city of Osaka ... This UNESCO World Heritage site is part of a sprawling temple complex that encompasses part of Nara Park, which is also home to some of its most famous ...

He heard from a temple official there that “deer have ... product poses no health hazard at least to human beings. The Nara City Tourism Association and a souvenir store around Todaiji have ...

Thirteen sumo wrestlers from the Naruto stable, who will compete in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka from March 9, visited Yakushiji Temple in the city of Nara on February 25. After ...

Eleven approximately 8-meter-long kagotaimatsu torches made an appearance in the omizutori ceremony to herald the arrival of spring at Todaiji temple's Nigatsu-do hall in the city of Nara on the ...

In a city brimming with ancient temples ... which literally means deer garden temple. Somehow, I associate deer with Sento-kun (the mascot of Nara Prefecture) but never mind.

In Area 1, we saw the impressive Great South Gate and its Kongo Rikishi, then took some photos at the mirror pond. We strolled up a historic stone walk to the Nigatsu-do Hall and learned about the ...

Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site. We encounter cats—and also deer—who live at the temple. One cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop. Another cat enjoys listening to flute music.