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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 ...

Nara, Japan, located 20 miles east of Osaka, was named the city with the most hidden gems in a recent study by Bounce. Nara is most famous for its "sacred" deer park.

Nara Japan offers beauty, history and deer encounters, and is especially gorgeous during cherry blossom season.

A recent study found that Nara, Japan, has the most hidden gems in the country. Nara is home to 499 attractions, but it is best known for Nara Park, which has a population of deer that bow for ...

Widespread use of lifesaving artificial blood could be a reality by the end of the decade, according to published reports. Clinical trials are underway at Nara Medical University in Japan after ...

May 8, 2025 The Best Wellness Treatments in Japan’s Kansai Trio, From Private Onsens to Cutting-Edge Facials Two hours outside Tokyo, the triangle between Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara offers plenty of ...

This City Has the Most Hidden Gems in Japan—and It's Not Tokyo or Kyoto Often overshadowed by its neighbors, Nara has much to offer.