Japan’s Nara city is famous for its sacred deer, protected for a millennium as “messengers of the gods” according to Shinto religious tradition, and today also a valuable tourism resource. In recent ...

Step back in time to Nara, Japan’s captivating first permanent capital (710-794 CE). Just a short train ride from Kyoto or Osaka, this serene city offers a unique blend of ancient history and natural ...

Nara is a city located in the Kansai region of Japan, near Kyoto and Osaka. It was the first permanent capital of Japan, established in 710 AD, and is known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient ...

While Japan’s overtourism issues may be causing headaches for local residents, there’s one group that seems to be benefiting from the influx of people – deer. Specifically, the deer who live in Nara, ...

When people hear “Nara,” the first thing that comes to mind is deer. Deer are said to be the messengers of the Shinto gods at Kasuga Shrine, which is located inside Nara Park, and so herds of deer are ...

Conveniently located in the centre of western Japan’s Kansai region, Nara has long been a popular day-trip destination for tourists staying in Osaka and Kyoto, which are both less than an hour away ...