What are some traditional dishes made with local ingredients?

Japan developed its relations with other regions of the Silk Roads through its ancient capital – from 710 to 794 AD – Nara in southern Honshu. Having a nominal JPY 150 entrance fee generally keeps the area blissfully peaceful, and in the springtime, it's one of the best areas for cherry blossom viewing ... Feb 4, 2025 ... Nara is 100% worth visiting. Being the first permanent capital city of Japan, Nara is filled with history, beautiful temples, Japanese gardens ... Jul 28, 2018 ... You are tourists visiting Japan but year by year Japan is disappearing from your view as the Japanese frantically try to think of more ways ... Apr 24, 2023 ... A day trip to Nara from Kyoto or Osaka is a must if you want to see some of the most beautiful temples in Japan and the cute deer at Nara ... May 14, 2015 ... Watch mochitsuki. Nakatanidou's specialty is yomogi mochi. Yomogi is a Japanese wild plant also known as mugwort, and gives the mochi its ... Aug 14, 2023 ... My day trip to Nara from Kyoto · How to get there · Kofukuji Temple · Nara Museum · Todai-ji Temple · Nara Park. Mar 13, 2025 ... It's an easy day trip from Kyoto, Osaka or Kobe. Not many people stay in Nara overnight – however- those who do always love it. Reason? The ... Oct 5, 2024 ... A Deer Bit My Butt In Nara Japan. A jolt of pain fires through my cheeks. I whip around and see that a deer has firmly latched on with its teeth ... Dec 29, 2023 ... The legend goes that the thunder god, Takemikazuchi, appeared in Nara riding on a white deer. The deer carried a scroll in its mouth, and ...