Nara is a city located in the Kansai region of Japan, near Kyoto and Osaka. It was the first permanent capital of Japan, established in 710 AD, and is known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient ...

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Nara is home to 499 attractions, but it is best known for Nara Park, which has a population of deer that bow for snacks. In 2024, Japan welcomed 36.87 million visitors .

Japan may be sick of mass tourism. ... Despite Nara being home to attractions like Todaiji ... 9.3 million people visited Nara in 2022. Japan has been coping with a significant influx of tourists ...

As the first permanent capital of Japan in the 7th century, Nara is an important cultural and historical center where the influence of Shintoism and Buddhism can be perceived.

Adapted from Agence France-Presse. Voice 1: As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan’s temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths ...

The squad saving deer from tourist trash in Japan’s Nara. The squad saving deer from tourist trash in Japan’s Nara. 2 months ago. 15 Feb 2025, 10:14. AFP. Share.

NARA--Countless tourists ... according to the Japan Tourism ... —Novotel Nara is eyeing the growing "bleisure" demographic of travelers who combine business trips with vacation activities.

The squad saving deer from tourist trash in Nara, Japan. Tomohiro Osaki - Agence France-Presse. February 12, 2025 | 11:46am.

Japan may be sick of mass tourism. ... Despite Nara being home to attractions like Todaiji ... 9.3 million people visited Nara in 2022. Japan has been coping with a significant influx of tourists ...