Nara - The True Japan

Naramachi Monogatari Hall With signs in Japanese.

Naramachi: A Town of “Monkeys”

July 6, 2020January 2, 2017 by Celia Jenkins

Naramachi: Shiryokan – A “Monkey Museum” in Nara One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to discover places that are off the beaten track, where other foreigners don’t usually venture. Nara is a popular tourist destination in Japan and the main attractions (such as the big Buddha statue, the shika (deer) … Read more

The Nara National Museum with people in the front of it.

Nara National Museum: Amazing Buddhist Art

July 6, 2020January 2, 2017 by Celia Jenkins

The Nara National Museum: A Treat for Art Lovers Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 794, and is most famous for the friendly deer which roam the giant Nara Park, and for the large statue of Buddha. Pretty much everything there is to see and do in Nara is either in or … Read more