Nara, the ancient capital, is culture-rich and full of temples but less frequently visited ... Dress conservatively and act respectfully. The best time to visit Todaiji is in the spring or fall.

In Area 1, we saw the impressive Great South Gate and its Kongo Rikishi, then took some photos at the mirror pond. We strolled up a historic stone walk to the Nigatsu-do Hall and learned about the ...

It has many historic temples, shrines and burial mounds, and deer once believed to be divine messengers walk its streets. Small wonder that Nara's young creators are shaping regional designs that ...

NARA -- Large torches were ignited March 12 during the annual "Shuni-e" two-week training of Buddhist priests at Todaiji temple's Nigatsu-do hall here. When the approximately 8-meter-long ...

While solo traveling in Kyoto this winter, I planned a day trip to Nara: a city known for its wild deer, Buddhist temples ... ride encapsulated some of the best parts of Japan.

Notable exhibits at the exhibition in Nara will include a statuette of Bodhisattva in Pensive Pose from Chuguji temple; a standing statue of Kannon Bodhisattva (Kudara Kannon) from Horyuji temple ...