From paintings of wide-eyed characters to quirky drawings, this blockbuster show of Yoshitomo Nara is a fulfilling offering.

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Nara offers a unique journey into Japan’s ancient soul, providing tangible connections to its formative past amid charming, free-roaming deer. It’s an unforgettable destination where history ...

The NaRa Japan Hub in Kondapur came alive with vibrant energy and cross-cultural camaraderie as it hosted ‘Natsukuru’, a unique Indo-Japanese event organised in ...

Located in Nara City, the Hozan-ji Temple has a nostalgic and charming atmosphere with traditional architecture and a peaceful environment. Edited by: Somdatta Saha May 20, 2025 13:29 pm IST ...

Nara is home to 499 attractions, but it is best known for Nara Park, which has a population of deer that bow for snacks. In 2024, Japan welcomed 36.87 million visitors.

Nara Park is no exception – especially when it comes to litter. The park has no public bins – a policy introduced about four decades ago to stop deer scavenging in them for food.

As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste that threatens the ...