Epic Todaiji: Gain Enlightenment from Big Buddha’s Nostril
Todaiji (東大寺), which literally means “eastern great temple”, was first constructed in 752 and is a waif of what it used to be. It has some crazy history behind it. …
Feeding Deer in Nara Japan: How to have amazing fun!
You’ve probably heard about feeding deer in Nara Park while researching things to do in Japan. I’m sorry, Nara. The deer in Nara might outshine the UNESCO World Heritage sites. …
12 Wonderful Sights to Fall in Love with Nara
Nara is not just for the deer! A quick hour train ride from either Kyoto or Osaka, if you love history, you want to spend at least a full day …
Burger Obsession at Sakura Burger in Nara Japan Now
Visiting Nara and need a suggestion for where to eat? A stone’s throw from Kintetsu Nara Station in 東向北商店街 (Higashimukita shopping district), Sakura Burger is a great place either pre- …
Speed run: Kansai and Western Honshu, Japan
Memorial Day. Three days. Disasters at work but one of my coworkers graciously filled in so that I could do my speed run as planned. The mission? Kansai and Western …