NARA -- Large torches were ignited March 12 during the annual "Shuni-e" two-week training of Buddhist priests at Todaiji temple's Nigatsu-do hall here. When the approximately 8-meter-long ...

NARA--Todaiji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will partially ease COVID-19 restrictions and reopen the Shunie torch-bearing ceremony to the public during the main event from March 1 to 14.

Japan is on the bucket list for many world travelers. However, choosing what to do and when to go can be difficult, especially if you're on a budget. Exploring the Kansai region is one way to get ...

In Area 1, we saw the impressive Great South Gate and its Kongo Rikishi, then took some photos at the mirror pond. We strolled up a historic stone walk to the Nigatsu-do Hall and learned about the ...

Todaiji, the Great Eastern temple, is not just one temple, as I had mistakenly assumed. Part of Nara Park, it consists of numerous structures, including the Great Buddha Hall, Hokke-do, Nigatsu-do ...

Todaiji Temple is a World Heritage Site. We encounter cats—and also deer—who live at the temple. One cat keeps an eye on his owner's pickle shop. Another cat enjoys listening to flute music.

You can earn a Knowledge Point for finding all of the Lost Pages at Todaiji Temple in Assassin's Creed Shadows. We recommend you collect all four of the Lost Pages at Todaiji Temple as soon as you ...

Eleven approximately 8-meter-long kagotaimatsu torches made an appearance in the omizutori ceremony to herald the arrival of spring at Todaiji temple's Nigatsu-do hall in the city of Nara on the ...

NARA -- Large torches were ignited March 12 during the annual "Shuni-e" two-week training of Buddhist priests at Todaiji temple's Nigatsu-do hall here. When the approximately 8-meter-long ...