6 Gardens & Parks 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..
Culture Free Shodo, Calligraphy Experiences Bryan Baier Free Shodo, Calligraphy Experiences at the NARA Visitor Center & Inn in Nara
Temples & Shrines Ofusa Kannon Temple Alena Eckelmann A gem of a temple, located in a quiet suburb of Kashihara City, invites worshippers to linger. This is the Ofusa Kannon Temple,..
Culture William Morris Design Exhibition 2021 Jun 26th - Aug 29th 2021 Past Event William Morris (1834 - 1896) was a British textile designer who was associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He's..
Culture Horyuji Temple Illumination 2023 Oct 21st - Nov 5th 2023 Past Event A special event this October brings colorful illuminations to Nara's Horyuji Temple, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Horyuji's..
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..