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Culture in Nara

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A Journey to West Nara

A Journey to West Nara

Tom Roseveare

The West Nara area is a cultural pocket of rich historical and cultural significance, located in the northwestern part of Nar...

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AN ANCIENT ART

AN ANCIENT ART

Alessio Pompeo

This article tells the tradit of the Katana and the Samurai, symbols of power and honor in ancient Japan. It discusses the hi...

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Nara Ikimono Museum

Nara Ikimono Museum

Kim

The Japanese word ikimono translates to living creatures in English, and the soon-to-open Nara Ikimono Museum will allow visi...

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Oyumi Hajime Festival 2025

Oyumi Hajime Festival 2025

Kim

Nara's Oyamato Shrine holds their annual Oyumi Hajime Festival on January 4th. The purpose of the festival is to pray for goo...

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Nara Kingyo Museum

Nara Kingyo Museum

Elena Lisina

The unique goldfish Nara Kingyo Museum is dedicated to the ancient art of goldfish breeding and the artistic presentation of ...

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Horyu-ji Temple, Nara 8

Horyu-ji Temple, Nara

Lily

Horyu-ji Temple in Ikaruga Town, Nara is famous for being the oldest wooden building in the world. Under the name of 'Buddhis...

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