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![NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu]( "NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu")
1NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
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![Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival]( "Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival")
2Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival
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![Kashihara Jingu]( "Kashihara Jingu")
3Kashihara Jingu
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![The First Emperor of Japan]( "The First Emperor of Japan")
4The First Emperor of Japan
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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
5Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
6Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho]( "Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho")
7Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho
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![Nara Ikimono Museum]( "Nara Ikimono Museum")
8Nara Ikimono Museum
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![A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara]( "A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara")
9A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara
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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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![Yamayaki Festival]( "Yamayaki Festival")
2Yamayaki Festival
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![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
3Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
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![Nara Kingyo Museum]( "Nara Kingyo Museum")
4Nara Kingyo Museum
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![Cosmos at Hannyaji Temple]( "Cosmos at Hannyaji Temple")
5Cosmos at Hannyaji Temple
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![Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri]( "Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri")
6Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
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![Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony]( "Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony")
7Nara Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
8Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
9Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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![Setsubun Mantoro]( "Setsubun Mantoro")
10Setsubun Mantoro
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Upcoming Nara Events
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Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
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Oyumi Hajime Festival
Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for good..
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Yamayaki Festival
For over 250 years, people have gathered at the base of Mt. Wakakusa in Nara on the fourth Saturday in January to watch the mountain..
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..
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Inside Rice Terrace Villa Sasayuri-ann
An ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-Ann in Nara Prefecture is the perfect combination of Japanese style and luxurious accommodation...
Latest Nara Reports
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Nara Ikimono Museum
KimThe Japanese word ikimono translates to living creatures in English, and the soon-to-open Nara Ikimono Museum will allow visit..
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Neold in Yoshino, Nara
Masa DanovitzA collection of photos and my personal reflection from my visit to the Neold estate.
