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![Nara Ikimono Museum]( "Nara Ikimono Museum")
1Nara Ikimono Museum
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![Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List]( "Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List")
2Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List
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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
3Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
4Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![A Journey to West Nara]( "A Journey to West Nara")
5A Journey to West Nara
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![Hoshinoya Nara Prison Opening in 2026]( "Hoshinoya Nara Prison Opening in 2026")
6Hoshinoya Nara Prison Opening in 2026
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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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![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
Nara City
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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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![Yamayaki Festival]( "Yamayaki Festival")
4Yamayaki Festival
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![Takatori Castle Festival]( "Takatori Castle Festival")
5Takatori Castle Festival
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![Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri]( "Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri")
6Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri
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![Setsubun Mantoro]( "Setsubun Mantoro")
7Setsubun Mantoro
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![The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine]( "The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine")
8The Stone Lanterns of Kasuga Shrine
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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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![The First Emperor of Japan]( "The First Emperor of Japan")
10The First Emperor of Japan
Kashihara
Upcoming Nara Events
Culture
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2025
Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century.
Culture
Oyumi Hajime Festival 2026
Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for good..
Culture
Yamayaki Festival 2026
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.
Japanese
A Gift of Food from Nara
Allie TanNara has a long and rich history, and it shows in the amazing variety of food unique to the area.
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..
Accommodation
Sasayuri-ann - Rice Terrace Villa
Branded as an ancient paradise beyond memory, Sasayuri-ann in Nara Prefecture is a unique lodging with rich history and fascinating..
Accommodation
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
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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Neold in Yoshino, Nara
Masa DanovitzA collection of photos and my personal reflection from my visit to the Neold estate.