Nara, the ancient capital, is culture-rich and full of temples but less frequently visited than Kyoto. One of Nara's most famous spots is the imposing Todaiji Temple, a national treasure that ...

NARA--Daianji temple, touted as one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara, is creating a CGI reconstruction of its huge “daigaran” main structures from the Nara Period (710-784). Temple officials ...

GOJO, Nara Prefecture--A temple here has decorated its premises with hundreds of dolls to pray for peace in Ukraine. Shorenji, a temple in Gojo, Nara Prefecture, is a go-to place for people to ...

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 ...

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 ...