Nara, the ancient capital ... Note that Todaiji Temple is less strict than other shrines and temples in Japan. Visitors can photograph the Great Buddha Hall, for example. However, it's still ...

Nara City was Japan's capital during the 8th Century, and many shrines and temples constructed during that time are now part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

It will be held at the same time as “Japan, An Artistic Melting ... Buddha Hall and at other venues in Nara to showcase cultural properties from Buddhist temples and treasures from the Shosoin ...

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 ...

This practice has never been interrupted, even when the temple faced the ravages ... of spring in the ancient capital. (Japanese original by Akira Inoh, Nara Bureau) ...

Japan might be world-famous for its traditional food ... and each one is wrapped in paper that features arabesque patterns found at Shosoin, the treasure house of Nara’s famous Todai-ji Temple. The ...

1. Roast the green tea twigs and put in a tea bag. 2. Rinse the rice and add water to the pot. Add the tea bag and soak for at least 3 hours. 3. Rinse the black beans and drain. Roast them over ...

Thirteen sumo wrestlers from the Naruto stable, who will compete in the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka from March 9, visited Yakushiji Temple in the city of Nara on February 25. After ...