Culture Big Buddha's Legacy in Nara Andrea Hinojosa Throughout many centuries, a pair of eyes have taken care of Nara. They belong to Big Buddha (Daibutsu), the biggest bronze B...
20 Culture Souvenirs from Japan Elena Lisina Souvenirs from Japan that show different aspects of Japanese culture
Culture Setsubun at Kasuga Shrine Carolyn Rawson Enjoying the candlelit lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara.
Accommodation Sasayuri-ann - Rice Terrace Villa Geoff Day Branded as an ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-ann in Nara Prefecture is a unique lodging with rich history and fasci...
Activities Nara City Tourist Information Bryan Baier With locations at both of Nara City's major train stations the Nara City Tourist Information Centers provide convenient servi...
Activities Nara Dreamland Anonymous Dreamland was abandoned in 2006 and is a popular spot for urban explorers today.
Culture Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2026 Mary Kawai Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Culture Hozanji Temple in Nara's Ikoma City Bryan Baier Hozanji Temple on the slopes of Mt. Ikoma in Nara is unsullied by heavy tourist traffic and fully of great contrast in terms ...
Culture Tanzan Shrine in Nara Bryan Baier With it's unique 16th century 13-story pagoda and many other beautiful and historic buildings, a mountaintop location and lot...
Activities Nara's Tsubosaka Temple Bryan Baier Great Japanese folklore, beautiful traditional architecture, giant stone Buddhas from India and the fiercely beautiful autumn...
