Nara
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Travel SpotsJapan’s Nara Holds Traditional Grass-Burning Event with Fireworks Held at Mt. Wakakusa, Lighting Up Night Sky
NARA — About 600 fireworks were launched and grassland was set on fire for a traditional grass-bu...
January 25, 2026
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Japan In FocusNara: Sake Brewing Using Ancient Method Begins at Birthplace Temple
NARA — The brewing of refined sake using an ancient method began at Shoryakuji temple in the city...
January 24, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan-South Korea Leaders Meeting Focuses on Rare Earth Supply Chains, Cooperation Toward Regional Stability
NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed on Tuesday t...
January 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentJapan PM Takaichi, South Korean President Lee Visit Horyuji Temple in Nara Pref.
NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited Horyuji tem...
January 14, 2026
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Politics & GovernmentTakaichi, Lee Hold Japan-South Korea Summit in Nara, Aiming to Further Improve Ties (Update)
NARA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began their talks a...
January 13, 2026
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General NewsJapanese Monks Wipe Dust from Buddha Statues; Ritual Known as Ominugui is Part of New Year’s Preparations
NARA — Ahead of the New Year, the annual ritual of Ominugui, in which dust is wiped off of Buddhi...
December 30, 2025
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General NewsDecorative Kumade Rakes ‘Rake In’ Good Luck for New Year
Workers assemble decorative fuku-kumade “lucky rakes” at the workshop of a cooperative in Nara Ci...
December 26, 2025
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Crime & CourtsFirst Questioning of Tetsuya Yamagami, Former Prime Minister Abe’s Shooter, Begins in Nara Court; Over 300 Line Up for 33 Seats
The 10th hearing in the trial of defendant Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, charged with murder and other co...
November 20, 2025
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EconomyNara Pref. Grows as Hot Spot for Lodging as Osaka, Kyoto Become Overcrowded with Tourists
Nara Prefecture is attracting attention as an alternative lodging hot spot for tourists, as centr...
November 4, 2025
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Japan In FocusNara: Inn Renovated from 80-year-old Traditional Japanese House Opens for Guests
YAMATO-KORIYAMA, Nara — A traditional Japanese house built more than 80 years ago and transformed...
November 1, 2025
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Crime & CourtsAbe Shooting Witness Expresses Anger, Sorrow; Sato Recounts Seeing Murder at Second Hearing for Suspect Yamagami
NARA — House of Councillors lawmaker Kei Sato expressed his deep anger and sorrow over the 2022 f...
October 30, 2025
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MuseumsShoso-in Exhibition Displaying 67 Glamorous Treasures, Draws Visitors with Many Items Symbolizing Tenpyo Culture
NARA — The 77th Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures kicked off Saturday at the Nara National ...
October 25, 2025
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Crime & CourtsFormer PM Shinzo Abe Killer’s Mother to Testify in Court
Nara, Oct. 22 (Jiji Press)—The mother of Tetsuya Yamagami, indicted for killing former Prime Mini...
October 22, 2025
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77th Shoso-in Exhibition to Showcase 67 Treasures; 6 Items Will Be Displayed at Annual Event for 1st Time
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Man Arrested for Secretly Recording Videos of Woman’s Underwear at Nara Park; Female Foreign Tourists were Targeted
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VR Guide Lets Visitors See Lost Scenes at Kofukuji Temple; Tourists Can Use Smartphones to View Original Architecture of Nara Pref. Complex
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Nara Temple Reopens Great Buddha’s ‘Nostril’
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Nara: Temple to Cure Eye Diseases, Cultivate Gratitude; Huge Glasses Frames Among Attractions