The patterns are identical to the patterns inscribed on a type of ancient mirror called “Daryukyo ... as it was found in good condition. The Nara city board of education plans to study ...

The ancient city of Nara is a major draw for the country's record influx of visitors -- but like in nearby Kyoto, where photo-hungry crowds have been accused of pestering the famous geisha ...

As the city grapples with the issue, experts are calling for a re-evaluation of the human-deer relationship in the ancient capital. The warnings, which included adding signage at Kintetsu Nara ...

you'll need to take the Hikari train to Nara. The entire journey will take about three hours in total — 2 hours and 45 minutes to reach the ancient city of Kyoto from Tokyo and another 45 ...

During this period the framework of national government was consolidated and Nara enjoyed great prosperity, emerging as the fountainhead of Japanese culture. The city's historic monuments - Buddhist ...

Nara deer have a reputation for bowing politely ... This was my favourite time of day, the ancient city peaceful before the build-up of traffic and tourists. As the deer began their days, our ...

The ritual concludes in the early hours of March 15 each year, heralding the arrival of spring in the ancient capital. (Japanese original by Akira Inoh, Nara Bureau) ...

Nara Prefecture is home to ancient capitals, history and tradition. Its historic and cultural links with East Asia mean this is where culture came from the continent, and where it developed.

The ancient city of Nara is a major draw for the country's record influx of visitors -- but like in nearby Kyoto, where photo-hungry crowds have been accused of pestering the famous geisha ...