At Nara, the enchanting bowing deer have adopted this charming behavior due to their frequent interactions with humans. A ...

Hoshinoya Nara Prison joins a growing wave of former jails turned design hotels, where cell blocks and prison yards are being recast for travelers looking for a remarkable stay.

NARA--Japan’s first “prison hotel” will open here in the spring of 2026, offering amenities that its former inhabitants could only have dreamed of when it was built more than a century ago. Hoshinoya ...

At first glance, it looks more like a ...

The city of Nara in Japan is known for its sacred deer. The deer are believed to be messengers of the gods and have roamed freely in the city for over a thousand years. They are protected by law and ...

Step back in time to Nara, Japan’s captivating first permanent capital (710-794 CE). Just a short train ride from Kyoto or Osaka, this serene city offers a unique blend of ancient history and natural ...

Major Japanese printing firm Dai Nippon Printing Co. on Friday signed a partnership pact with a cultural property research institute in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on research and development for ...

Reporting from Nara, Japan — One of the great side benefits of visiting Japan is the food, especially the sushi and sashimi. But for those travelers willing to go the extra mile, there is a ...