Located in Nara City’s popular Higashimuki Shopping Street, this Japanese crepe specialty store opened on 1 February. Mikuriya stands out from the crowd by serving what they claim to be “Japan’s first ...

Around half a dozen Beautiful Deer staff patrol the park in bright green jackets, unfazed by the excited squeals of holidaymakers surrounded by their hooved friends.

The ancient city of Nara is a major draw for the country's record influx of visitors — but like in nearby Kyoto, where photo-hungry crowds have been accused of pestering the famous geisha ...

One such place is Nara, a city in central Japan. Within minutes of arriving, I spotted two sika deer casually lounging in the city centre, unfazed by the hundreds of commuters rushing past.

Nara City features an expansive park near the city center, replete with herds of deer that wander about freely. When temperatures fall in winter, the deer can be seen foraging for food while ...