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When in Nara be sure to stop by the cockroach memorial statue
Sono & Sons is a building maintenance company that also specializes in pest control. Their SEARCH (We Safeguard our Environment with Alpha Roach Control Helper) system promises to leave any roach...
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Now you can look like a Japanese courtesan too at specialty photography studio
Show off your prettiest historical self at this Nara photo studio where you can dress like the Edo Period’s high-class courtesans! Maybe you’ve visited Kyoto and spent the day dressed like a maiko, an...
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Dress like an aristocrat from the Nara period at new costume rental shop in...
We sent our reporter to a shop in Nara where you can dress as a noble from the Nara period (AD 710-794) and even stroll around town in your costume! Before Tokyo or Kyoto, Heijo-kyo, otherwise known...
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Unusual fish tanks lure visitors to old Japanese shopping district in Nara...
Inside a phone booth, a table, and in the shape of an old Japanese lantern, these fish tanks are some of the most unusual we’ve seen. While still considered a rarity, phone box fish tanks can...
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These photos show how Japanese architecture has changed over the last 100 years
Japanese commenters aren’t so impressed with modern cityscapes, but are they just being nitpicky? We all know that cities’ appearances change with time, but sometimes it’s easy to forget just how much...
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Nara deer takes a stand against upcoming Japanese election by eating...
And Japanese Twitter users are quick to provide us with some hilarious political commentary. If you’ve been to Nara, you’ll know just how endearing and frightening the deer in the area can be. Allowed...
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Adorable bowing deer in Japan shows you can be concurrently cute and...
This deer can’t talk, but it definitely knows how to say thank you. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Nara is Nara Park. While the expansive, lightly wooded grounds of the park are...
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Gorgeous Japanese prison built at turn of the century to become hotel
When staying at this century-old correctional facility, you might hope they lock you up and throw away the key. In the heart of Nara City, just north of Nara Park, lies Nara Juvenile Prison. It was...
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Oji Town unleashes ultimate PR tool: a flying puppy!
Come to Oji for the quadcopter pup Yukimaru, stay for the laid-back atmosphere and rich history. The smaller cities and towns of Japan have always worked hard to bring in residents and tourists to...
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A wild Sneasel appears! We discover a rare Pokémon hot-spot in Nara Prefecture
The park is known for its colorful flower gardens, and now for its abundance of Pokémon too! History buffs probably already know that the ORIGINAL original capital of Japan, before Edo and even before...
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New Nara deer adoption program lets you take home your own pet deer, help...
Love Nara’s legendary deer? You’ll love them even more when they’re in your house. The deer that roam the streets in Nara are among the most well known in the world. With the way they flood the roads,...
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Stay at the Nara Juvenile Prison hotel in Japan in 2020
First look at the guest rooms and dining areas set to appear at the historic Meiji-era complex. People looking for a unique place to stay are really spoilt for choice in Japan, with options ranging...
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Green tea ice cream from Nara combines everything we love about the city into...
There’s so much to like about the city’s new signature sweet. With ancient temples, mysterious burial mounds and one of the country’s largest bronze statues of Buddha, Nara is a city steeped in...
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Cute cats come out to play as traditional Japanese geta sandals
Three gorgeous kittens are waiting to dress up your summer outfits. There’s nothing quite like looking at the pleasing shape of a relaxed cat to help lower your blood pressure, calm your nerves and...
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Take one last look at the classic architecture of Nara Juvenile Prison【Photos】
This stunning work of century-old architecture has given its last tour allowing people access to never-before-seen parts of the facility. During the Meiji period, when Japan was going through a series...
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Nara, Japanese city famous for its streets of tame deer, begins culling...
The animals, revered as messengers of the Shinto gods, have been damaging Nara farmers’ crops. The city of Nara has a number of attractions with cultural, historical, or religious significance, such...
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We discover Lawson convenience store lookalike hidden away in Nara Prefecture...
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a suspiciously familiar looking purveyor of snacks. Lawson convenience stores can be found almost everywhere in Japan, and in some cases on opposite corners to...
View ArticleObsessed stalker tries to mark object of his affection by mixing body fluids...
As far as nightmare scenarios go, this is probably number one. While Japan has a reputation for being one of the safer countries in which to live, there are certain worrying trends when it comes to...
View ArticleShikadamari: The Nara deer summer gathering phenomenon that baffles visitors...
Why do hundreds of deer sit together for an hour at this spot in Nara Park every evening in summer? Our reporter investigates. If you’ve ever visited the city of Nara in Kyoto’s neighbouring Nara...
View ArticleJapanese cafe pro’s drink glow-up has netizens aching to drink it, starts...
The Twitter post about Unomachi Cafe’s cream soda has people hotly debating this ice cold delight. It’s hard to tire of cafes, and especially difficult in Japan. No matter where you are in the country...
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