Garbage dropped by tourists can pose a serious risk to Nara's famous deer, but a new group is cleaning up the town.

As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...

The case of Nara in Japan, where the sacred sika deer have been protected for over a thousand years, illustrates the complexities of wildlife management under cultural protection. Initially ...

Caption In Nara City, Japan, the sacred Japanese sika deer (Cervus nippon), protected for over a millennium, has recently seen a population surge around Nara Park.Genetic analysis reveals mixing ...

One such place is Nara, a city in central Japan. Within minutes of arriving, I spotted two sika deer casually lounging in the city centre, unfazed by the hundreds of commuters rushing past.

The best places to visit and things to do in Nara, Japan, include feeding friendly deer, exploring ancient temples, and ...

NARA--Countless tourists have fed the deer here, but how many have stayed overnight? In the prefectural government's opinion, not enough, and people are missing out. French hotel brand Novotel's ...

One of the deer that are beloved by sightseers is seen at Nara Park on Dec. 20, 2024. (Mainichi/Yasuhiro Tanabe) NARA -- Nara Park in this western Japan city is enjoying a tourist renaissance in ...

Another added, “The way the deer trusted him is so beautiful. Nature and humanity at their best!” (Also read: Japan's Nara deer impresses an Indian woman by bowing back in an adorable display ...

Nara City features an expansive park near the city center, replete with herds of deer that wander about freely. When temperatures fall in winter, the deer can be seen foraging for food while ...

As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan’s temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...