Nara’s Famous Deer Wander Streets, Station In Search Of Food After Coronavirus Tourism Drop
Nara, Japan boasts the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue and the UNESCO World Heritage Site it is enshrined at, Todaiji Temple, but tourists may be…
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Nara’s Famous Deer Are Begging Travelers To Stay In The Area
The famous free-roaming deer (said to be nearly 1,500) of Nara Park in Nara, Japan are just about as big an attraction as the nearby…
WATCH: Nara’s Deer Gather to Hear the Notes of Beethoven
At this time of year, the parks of Nara host an unusual event called “Shikayose” — the “calling of the deer.” This takes place every…
These Magical Photos Prove You Should Visit Kyoto and Nara in the Autumn
You can’t stop us from gushing about Kyoto in autumn. As pointed out in a previous article, ‘Why Autumn is the Most Magical Time to…
Japan Has a Deer Overpopulation Problem and Japan Wolf Association Think They Have a Solution
Japan’s native sika deer have become a massive tourist draw in Nara and Miyajima where they are revered as messengers for deities, free to roam…
Animal Skull Bonsai Trees Weave Life and Death Together in Darkly Beautiful Art
Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle’s animal skull bonsai trees beautifully intertwine life and death. As an unfortunate result of depopulation and a decrease in hunting in the…
Japanese Deer Rejecting Crackers After Eating Too Much Over Holiday Is Surprisingly Cute
Nara Park’s famous deer might have overstuffed themselves during Japan’s Golden Week. While thousands of tourists from within Japan and around the world flock to…
Nara’s Famous Roaming Deer Are Biting Back As Unruly Tourists Increase
The famous free-roaming deer of Nara Park in Nara, Japan (said to contain at least 1,500 wild deer) sometimes seem to be just as big…
Why Nara is the Best Destination in Japan For the Spring Season
Any area of Japan can be enjoyed any time of the year, but each passing month brings seasonally specific activities and natural phenomena, that mean…
Hokkaido Resident Discovers Huge Skeletal Remains Of A Sika Deer During Her Walk, Because Hokkaido
Hokkaido is known for its natural sceneries, diverse wildlife, and heavenly cuisine, but according to Japanese Twitter user and Hokkaido resident @horo_nukanyan, Spring brings out…
Stay Warm During The Freezing Cold Winter In Furry Cat And Deer Capes
Winters can get so cold that it’s torture just getting out of bed in the morning. If only our bodies were covered in warm, soft…
Even Deers In Japan Are Polite! This Cute Bambi Has Bowing Technique Down
Japan has a well established reputation for politeness and etiquette, with the very convenient and humble gesture (O-jigi, in Japanese) of bowing serving as its…