Nara Park's Sika deer are protected by law, and are still revered for their role in the sacred lore of its Thunder God.

While Japan’s overtourism issues may be causing headaches for local residents, there’s one group that seems to be benefiting from the influx of people – deer. Specifically, the deer who live in Nara, ...

Nara blends natural charm with deep history, and we explore it all - from feeding the famous bowing deer in the parks to visiting ancient temples and sampling local street food. This guide shows why ...