Nara
Surreal scenes of Nara’s giant Buddha statue getting its once-a-year cleaning from 170 people【Video】
Size difference makes human cleaners of the Daibutsu statue look like tiny little spirits.
Murouji has a fascinating history, with stunning sights that’ll linger in your heart long after you visit.
Nara’s deer are believed to be messengers of the gods, but they might be losing part of their protected status.
Holy ground for parishioners and vending machine lovers at this off-the-beaten path destination.
Hardly anyone stays in Nara while traveling, but this hotel shows how they’re missing out.
Hoshinoya Nara Prison’s guests’ stays will be shorter and more comfortable than Nara Prison’s occupants’ were.
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