Nara Park in this western Japan city is enjoying a tourist renaissance in the post-COVID and weak yen era. Even more than the ...

(Mainichi/Yasuhiro Tanabe) NARA -- Nara Park in this ... been revered as "shinroku," or holy deer, by places such as Kasugataisha Shrine and Kohfukuji Temple since ancient times, becoming also ...

While the deer are the park’s main attraction, Nara Park is also home to several historical and cultural landmarks that should not be missed: Todaiji Temple: Todaiji Temple is one of Japan’s most ...

Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in her ancient city, a former capital of Japan.

Most visitors to Nara come for the sacred deer. They’ve been here for at least a thousand years ... Most are here to take ...

A video from Nara Deer Park in Japan has captured a startling moment when a deer unexpectedly headbutted a young child standing beside his father. The video begins with the father-son duo standing ...

Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around ...

A visit to Nara Deer Park in Japan turned chaotic when a free-roaming deer headbutted a young child, Quantum, sending him to the ground. The incident, captured in a now-viral video, sparked ...

NARA--Todaiji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will partially ease COVID-19 restrictions and reopen the Shunie torch-bearing ceremony to the public during the main event from March 1 to 14.

This stately figure radiates the dignity of a divine sovereign who stands watch over the oldest hall at the celebrated Nara temple Tōdaiji. The statue depicts Amoghapāśa (Fukū Kensaku Kannon ...

With its stunning landscapes, rich culture and vibrant cities, here are our top tips for visiting Japan, including places to ...