Religion Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann Located in a quiet suburb and surrounded by paddy fields and gardens lays the healing place of an imperial couple: Emperor Tenmu..
14 Festivals Doll Festival in Takatori-cho Cathy Cawood A Nara village displaying Hinamatsuri dolls in their homes during the entire month of March -- visitors welcome
Culture Kansai Helicopter Tours Featured Kansai by helicopter is a unique and thrilling experience that provides an aerial perspective of Japan's rural countryside...
22 Culture One Day in Nara Park Elena Lisina Just one day spent in Nara Park can create a lot of impressions from its beautiful gardens, old temples and the special atmosphere..
Culture Free Japanese "Washi" Paper Making Bryan Baier Free Japanese "Washi" Paper Making at the NARA Visitor Center & Inn
Culture Kashihara Jingu Gary Luscombe Kashihara Jingu is a shrine dedicated to the very first Emperor of Japan and sits close to where his palace is thought to have been...
Culture Nara Centennial Hall Jim Swan Two great concert halls under one roof, presenting a wide range of Japanese entertainers, a short walk from JR Nara station