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![NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu]( "NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu")
1NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu
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![AN ANCIENT ART]( "AN ANCIENT ART")
2AN ANCIENT ART
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![A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara]( "A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara")
3A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara
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![Nara Kingyo Museum]( "Nara Kingyo Museum")
4Nara Kingyo Museum
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![Nara Ikimono Museum]( "Nara Ikimono Museum")
5Nara Ikimono Museum
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![Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List]( "Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List")
6Historic Nara Sites Aim to Join UNESCO List
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![Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple]( "Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple")
7Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple
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![Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara]( "Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara")
8Discovering the Charms of Ikaruga, Nara
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![A Journey to West Nara]( "A Journey to West Nara")
9A Journey to West Nara
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![Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival]( "Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival")
10Mount Yoshino Sakura Festival
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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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![Setsubun Mantoro]( "Setsubun Mantoro")
3Setsubun Mantoro
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![Todaiji Temple in Nara]( "Todaiji Temple in Nara")
4Todaiji Temple in Nara
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![Nara Tokae Lantern Festival]( "Nara Tokae Lantern Festival")
5Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
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![Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino]( "Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino")
6Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino
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![Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara]( "Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara")
7Tōdai-ji, Deer, and Gardens in Nara
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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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![Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove]( "Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove")
9Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove
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![The First Emperor of Japan]( "The First Emperor of Japan")
10The First Emperor of Japan
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Upcoming Nara Events
Activities
Plum Blossoms at Tsukigase Plum Grove 2025
One of Nara's best plum blossom spots is the Tsukigase Plum Grove, where over 10,000 plum trees burst into bloom in shades of..
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..
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Wellness Asukaji
Hotel Wellness Asukaji is a typical Japanese BBB (Bed, Bath and Breakfast). This conveniently located hotel just off of Nara Park..
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.