Nerikuyo-eshiki Ceremony May 14th Legend has it that Princess Chujo was born to Toyonari Fujiwara, a powerful minister in the 8th century...

We did lots of other things in Nara, from visiting the site of Japan’s ancient capital, Heijo-kyo, and its big reconstructed city gate, to s

The long range of low mountains backing Nara Park contributes to the area’s beauty and mystique. It may also leave you thinking, “Are...