Shinto Lion DogsCommonly referred to as lion dogs in English, Komainu are the stone guardians found either side of shinto shrines in Japan. Originating...
Taima-dera Temple: Nerikuyo-eshiki CeremonyNerikuyo-eshiki Ceremony May 14th Legend has it that Princess Chujo was born to Toyonari Fujiwara, a powerful minister in the 8th century...
ShōrōBelfries first appeared in Buddhist temples in Japan during the Nara period, between 710 and 794 CE. Japanese temple belfries, or shōrō ,...
Fan Scattering CeremonyUchiwamaki Toshodai-ji Temple, May 19th Temple bells toll and a crowd of worshipers scramble to catch and pick up heart-shaped uchiwa...
The Legend of Zelda: 31 FactsCan you believe that the Legend of Zelda video game series is now 31 years old?! The first game was released by Nintendo on February 21st...
musikfest NARA 2017The 6th installment of Musikfest runs from Saturday June 10th through Sunday 25th at various locations throughout Nara Park and Nara...