OJI, Nara Prefecture--A parade of dogs added a twist to an annual procession of kimono-clad children during a traditional ceremony held at famed Darumaji temple in this western town. Darumaji is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Nara Park, a 502-hectare sanctuary designated as a national treasure, is home to around 1,400 free-roaming deer, and some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including Todaiji Temple.

With a history spanning over a thousand years, the Nara deer are deeply embedded in the city's heritage, especially in sacred ...

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