Giant beam of light shooting from temple in Japan makes for stunning scene
Located on Mt. Yoshino in Nara prefecture and surrounded by a range of gorgeous mountain peaks, the temple of Kinpusenji is carries the status of…
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Tenkawa Village in Nara: The Sacred Location of ‘Shugendo’
A steep mountain with deep ravines surrounded by green trees gives birth to a river of life and a faith of gratitude that has resisted…
Mass summer gathering phenomenon of Nara’s famous deer has netizens perplexed
There are said to be at least least 1,500 free-roaming deer in Nara Park, Nara, Japan. Taking up residency near Todaiji Temple, home of world’s…
Arrival of baby deer in Nara Park announces the start of the fawning season
Though it seems like we’ve taken a hop, skip and leap right over into the rainiest part of the season, there’s one thing that marks…
In “most beautiful” nighttime sakura photo, cherry blossoms aren’t the real star
One of the biggest highlights of spring in Japan is undoubtedly sakura. When cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many organize hanami (cherry blossom viewing)…
Gorgeous lantern-lit sakura path beckons netizens to another world
The 5-kilometer pathways along the Saho River are known as Nara’s largest cherry blossom viewing spot, making for a truly breathtaking area to take in…
World Heritage Temple in Nara Releases Limited Edition ‘Special Sake’
But why did Kōfukuji select Hakkaisan? “We were fascinated by the spiritual features and culture of the land there,” said Myoshun Tsuji, of Kōfukuji Temple….
Photographer shows why Nara’s deer are the “messengers of the gods” by finding most stylish deer ever
The free-roaming deer of Nara Park in Nara, Japan (said to contain at least 1,500 wild deer that sometimes wander into train stations and use…
Nara’s famous deer appear to patiently wait to use busy crosswalk
One day, Japanese Twitter user Nendoyoshirin (@plasmaclusterha) visited Nara prefecture, which is famous for its many free-roaming deer. When he was at an intersection, two…
Nara’s famous deer captured enjoying beautiful sakura snack in magical photos
Japanese Twitter user Shin (@shinseyes) recently was at Nara park in Nara city to take seasonal spring photos. His photos of a deer and cherry…
Pikachu announces new colorful Pokémon manhole covers installed in Nara prefecture
Pokémon fans in Japan have recently been treated to a project called Pokéfuta, or Poké Lids, which has seen Pokémon-themed manhole covers installed in towns…
Contest-winning photo shows a fairytale scene of fawns in Nara and beautiful fall foliage
Do you miss Japan (or hope to visit) in the future? As the pandemic is preventing travel for most, those who have an interest Japan…
Photographer captures ethereal sight of lanterns reflected on Sarusawa Pond in Nara
Wasabitool is a talented photographer who takes breathtakingly beautiful photos of Japanese landscapes. Some of our readers may recall his photos of snow-blanketed Kyoto which…
Nara’s famous deer enjoy sea of sakura in breathtaking video
“This is what a real paradise looks like.” “So beautiful and breathtaking.” “Next spring, I’d love to go see this view. “ These are just…
Wear a Nara mascot’s face (the cute one not the other one) thanks to new cosmetic sheet mask
The town of Nara is a beloved tourist destination, thanks to its historical importance and a few four-legged friends (or fiends if you don’t give…