Culture Yakushiji Temple in Nara Tony Mariani Yakushiji Temple in Nara is a temple dedicated to healing built by Empress Jito.
6 Culture Nara Tokae and the Ukimido Pavilion Manish Prabhune Nara Tokae, as the lantern festival is called, lasts for ten days, usually in the beginning of August. Full moon day photo story..
8 Activities Deer to My Heart Anonymous Over one thousand deer wander freely throughout Nara. Most of them crowd around Nara Park.
Activities Ishibutai Stone Tumulus Matthew Eynon Ishibutai Stone Tumulus dates from the Asuka Period [552-645] and is believed to be the tomb of a powerful member of the Soga clan...
Culture Tachibana-dera Matthew Eynon Important historical temple that is the birthplace of Prince Shōtoku
Culture Great Statue of Buddha in Todaiji Ryohei Suenaga The story behind the Buddha statue in Todaiji temple