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SAKURAI, Nara -- The remains of a large outer moat have been found near a large burial mound here, which some archeologists say may be the tomb of Queen Himiko, the ruler of the Yamatai Kingdom in ancient Japan, local...
NARA -- The classic golden hall at Toshodaiji Temple in Nara, a national treasure that has just undergone 10 years of restoration work, is being soiled with pigeon droppings. Ornamental decorations on the hall's roof have...
Nara is an ancient capital in the Kansai region in Japan. It is often overlooked by most tourists because of its more famous neighbor, Kyoto. But like Kyoto, Nara is also home to many important scenic and historical sites. Nara...
Jump to the full entry & travel map Kyoto, JapanKyoto is a little bit far from my hometown. I had eaten lunch on the train, and so I was able to leave for my first destination, Fushimi Inari Shrine, as soon as I got to Kyoto....
