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.

But in recent years, the deer--clearly overfed--have suffered from a gastrointestinal condition and persistent diarrhea. “Especially in crowded areas like Todaiji temple, deer feces tend to be ...

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 ...

Nara Park, a 502-hectare sanctuary designated as a national treasure, is home to around 1,400 free-roaming deer, and some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including Todaiji Temple.

Matsukawa came up with the idea for deer-friendly paper while visiting a local souvenir shop near Todaiji temple for business talks in spring 2019. He heard from a temple official there that ...

With a history spanning over a thousand years, the Nara deer are deeply embedded in the city's heritage, especially in sacred sites like Nara Park and the Todai-ji temple. Visitors to Nara are ...