- The beautiful Bugaku and Noh play are performed at the stage on the pond in Nara Tōdai-ji temple to commemorate a deed of Emperor Shomu!
- ’The Emperor Shomu Festival’ is held for Emperor Shomu, for his contribution to the construction of Tōdai-ji Temple and the Great Buddha, on every May
- Emperor Shomu Festival, Nara Tōdai-ji Temple. Don’t miss the 300-Buddhist monks’ procession!
- The Emperor Shomu Festival is a Buddhist memorial service held annually for Emperor Shomu on May 2 at Tōdai-ji Temple in Nara Prefecture. The famous G
- Don’t miss the Manjyu festival and famous Japanese sweets shop中西与三郎（Nakanishi Yosaburou）!
- Rin Shrine (林神社) enshrines Jōin RIN (林 浄因) who brought steamed bean-paste buns (Manjyu) from China, and it is located on the ground of Kongo Shrine (漢
- Let’s find Onigawara! A part of traditional Japanese architecture at temples in Nara!
- When visiting temples in Nara Prefecture, you’ll see ‘Onigawara’ on the roof tops and on the ends of the ridges of a gate. Onigawara is a roof ornamen
- 4 Key Places to Visit in Nara During the Cherry Blossom Season
- Nara Park is a unique place where you can enjoy shrines,temples, and encounter deers. The Hanami season makes it even more enjoyable. Here are 4 pla
- Why Mt. Yoshino is the Best Spot for Cherry Blossoms in the Nara Area
- Mt. Yoshino, was registered as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2004; it's especially beautiful during spring when you can view thousands of cherry blo
- Roof tiles that ward off evil called Shōki-san. Tips for finding Shōki-gawara in the Naramachi area!
- “Naramachi” is a district that covers one fourth of the south side of the old town of Nara city, and many townhouses from the end of Edo Period to the
- The only Manju shrine in Japan! Visit Rin Shrine in Nara to get to know the history of Manju.
- Rin Shrine (林神社) enshrines Jōin RIN (林 浄因) who brought steamed bean-paste buns (Manju) from China, and it is located on the ground of Kongo Shrine (漢國
- The Great Buddha is surprisingly big! The beautiful statues at Nara Todai-ji temple.
- Nara’s famous Buddha statue is a colossal piece of artwork by 8th century craftsmen. How large is it? Its palm is 2.56 meters and its total height is
- Shika koro-koro, a long-selling product in Nara. That’s a good gift for children.
- As food products, Nara Prefecture is famous for Kakinoha-zushi, or Pressed sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves, and Narazuke, or Gourd pickles seasoned
- Tasting sake at S. Imanishi Co., Ltd. Harushika brewery in Nara.
- S. Imanishi Co., Ltd. is a Japanese sake brewery located about a 5-minute walk from Gangoji temple (A World Heritage Site). The brewery is behind the
- Let’s find unique souvenirs at Time's Place Nara shopping mall.
- Time’s Place Nara is a shopping mall located in front of the east gate at Kintetsu Nara station. It reopened after renovation in April 2016. There are
- This is the traditional Japanese technique for making rice-cakes!
- Nakatanido is a Japanese confectionery shop located at the entrance of the Mochiidono shopping arcade and faces Sanjo street near the Sarusawa Pond in
- Horyuji Temple was built 1,300 years ago and is a mysterious wooden building
- Horyuji temple is the oldest wooden building and was established by Prince Shotoku. It was designated as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1993. Nara’s
- Deer herding to the beautiful sounds of a horn in Nara!
- Herding deer started in 1892 with the establishment of a shelter for deer called Rokuen. The building was lost during the war, but rebuilt, and they h