Food Cafe Wakakusa in Nara Anne Lauenroth Enjoy crêpes and cappuccino in the global-minded Cafe Wakakusa near Higashimuki Shopping Arcade and Nara Park.
Culture Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2025 Japan Travel Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
Culture Wisteria Season in Nara Jaime Wong Wisteria viewing during Golden Week holidays in May, in the quiet city of Nara.
Culture Kansai Helicopter Tours Japan Travel Kansai by helicopter is a unique and thrilling experience that provides an aerial perspective of Japan's rural countryside. T...
20 Culture Majestic Nara Shushma R Nara is a historcal city packed with mesmerising sights, friendly people and a rich heritage.
13 Activities Ninja Training at the Akame 48 Waterfalls Geoff Day The Akame ravine, in Mie Prefecture, is the historical training ground of Iga style Ninja where even today courses are offere...
Activities Nara Dreamland Anonymous Dreamland was abandoned in 2006 and is a popular spot for urban explorers today.
Culture Setsubun Mantoro 2026 Jessica Lin At the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up.
Culture Sarusawa Pond in Nara Jemma King The Sarusawa Pond was created in 749 and is surrounded by the grounds of the Kofukuji Temple. The five storied pagoda of Kofu...
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...
