Culture Shimoichi Hatsuichi Festival 2025 Mid Feb Supermarkets and convenience stores are modern-day conveniences, but historically, hatsuichi (first market) events were places to..
Culture Nara Ikimono Museum Kim The Japanese word ikimono translates to living creatures in English, and the soon-to-open Nara Ikimono Museum will allow visit..
Culture Oyumi Hajime Festival 2025 Early Jan Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for good..
12 Accommodation Neold in Yoshino, Nara Masa Danovitz A collection of photos and my personal reflection from my visit to the Neold estate.
Culture A Rabbit’s Wisdom in Nara Featured Satoshi was born in the Chinese year of the Rabbit, a modest animal with very desirable traits. For Satoshi, the 12-yearly cycle..
Culture Nara Kingyo Museum Elena Lisina The unique goldfish Nara Kingyo Museum is dedicated to the ancient art of goldfish breeding and the artistic presentation of goldfish..