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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
1Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara]( "A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara")
2A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara
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![Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List]( "Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List")
3Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List
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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
4Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival]( "Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival")
5Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival
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![A Journey to West Nara]( "A Journey to West Nara")
6A Journey to West Nara
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![AN ANCIENT ART]( "AN ANCIENT ART")
7AN ANCIENT ART
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![NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu]( "NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu")
8NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
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![Nara Ikimono Museum]( "Nara Ikimono Museum")
9Nara Ikimono Museum
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![Nara Kingyo Museum]( "Nara Kingyo Museum")
10Nara Kingyo Museum
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![Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou]( "Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou")
1Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
2Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
3Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
4Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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![The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine]( "The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine")
5The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine
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![Manyo Botanical Garden]( "Manyo Botanical Garden")
6Manyo Botanical Garden
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![The First Emperor of Japan]( "The First Emperor of Japan")
7The First Emperor of Japan
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![Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival]( "Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival")
8Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival
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![Yamayaki Festival]( "Yamayaki Festival")
9Yamayaki Festival
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![Nara's God of Ice]( "Nara's God of Ice")
10Nara's God of Ice
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Upcoming Nara Events
Culture
Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival 2025
Nyaramachi Neko Art Festival celebrates cats and cat-inspired artwork throughout June.
Activities
Hydrangea Season at Yatadera Temple 2025
From June 1st until July 10th each year, Nara's Yatadera Temple opens its hydrangea garden for the public to enjoy. The hydrangeas..
Where to eat in Nara
Food
Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou
Cheryl MuiHave your mochi pounded at breakneck speed by champion mochi-making experts before eating it fresh and warm on the spot.
Places to stay in Nara
Accommodation
Rice Terrace Villa Sasayuri-ann
Geoff DayAn ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-Ann in Nara Prefecture is the perfect combination of Japaneses style and luxurious..
Latest Nara Reports
Culture
Nara Ikimono Museum
Kim BergströmThe Japanese word ikimono translates to living creatures in English, and the soon-to-open Nara Ikimono Museum will allow visit..
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Accommodation
Neold in Yoshino, Nara
Masa DanovitzA collection of photos and my personal reflection from my visit to the Neold estate.