NARA--Large torches showered sparks from the balcony of Todaiji temple here on March 12 as Buddhist monks offered prayers in the annual “Shunie” ceremony that dates back centuries. During the ...

NARA--Todaiji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will partially ease COVID-19 restrictions and reopen the Shunie torch-bearing ceremony to the public during the main event from March 1 to 14.

Police said the 17-year-old boy carved "Julian" on a pillar at the Toshodaiji Kondo temple complex in Nara, Japan. The boy was caught carving the pillar with his fingernail by a Japanese tourist ...

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 ...

The city of Nara, Japan, is a place where history comes alive. Famed for its tranquil ginkgo tree-lined paths and traditional ...

Ōnodera is a small temple with an ancient history. Belonging to the Murōji branch of the Shingon school, the temple stands on the banks of the Udagawa River in tranquil Uda in Nara Prefecture ...

Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site. We encounter cats—and also deer—who live at the temple. One cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop. Another cat enjoys listening to flute music.

located in Nara, is one of Japan's historic gems. It is home to the bronze statue of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), which is ...