Try searching for Nara points of interest and you’ll be overwhelmed. Though often hightailed by tourists traveling to Osaka and Kyoto, this old capital of Japan is worth a visit.  For the uninitiated, Nara City is the capital of Nara Prefecture in Kansai Region, Japan.  Most tourists who travel here make it a point to at least see the top …

Oftentimes, we seek culture everywhere we travel, it is the unique character of a city that reminds us at every turn that we are somewhere unforgettable. While looking for a sidetrip to Osaka and Kyoto, I learned from a friend that we can do a day trip to Nara. If you don’t know yet,Nara is the ancient capital of Japan, …

With so many places to explore in Japan, repeat visits beckon, each ancient city here offers a unique  Japanese culture, just like Nara.  Despite having 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Nara is largely overshadowed by its more famous neighbors – Osaka and Kyoto. Most tourists often skip this first permanent capital of Japan, while those who drop by here oftentimes …