2025 was quite an explorative year for me, having visited stunning parks in prefectures from Japan’s south all the way through to the north.
A guide to feeding and petting the deer of Nara
The deer of Nara Park are a protected species of more than 1300 years, developing calm, friendly traits yet remaining completely wild.
Trying the new NARAMILE Cafe in the heart of Nara’s Deer Park!
NARAMILE is a new Japanese-style coffee shop and cafe that offers delicious food and drink in the heart of Nara’s famous deer park.
Nara is Japan’s nature capital – home to scenic beauty & wildlife
Nara is one of those places that gives a country its soul. Home to beautiful scenery & friendly deer, it’s truly the nature capital of Japan.
A day in Nara – 5 must-do activities for a memorable trip!
Nara is the deer capital of Japan, but there’s more to it than that. Here are 5 of the best things to do for an amazing time in Nara!
The Sarusawa Pond is Nara Park’s place of tranquility
I often addressed the Sarusawa Pond as “Nara Lake” for its captivating beauty and tranquility that practically defines the Nara Prefecture.
Nara Park is a free paradise for animal lovers
One of the best things about Nara Park is that it doesn’t cost a cent to interact with the local deer in their natural habitat.
