ArtsJP vol.11

Special Supplements / ArtsJP vol.11 Jun 22, 2026

Explore Nara, the place where Japan was born

by Mari Hashimoto

Nara Prefecture is often described as a tourist destination easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka. However, it could also be said that Kyoto and Osaka owe their development as cities to their proximity to Nara. This is because the Nara region sat at the heart ...

Special Supplements / ArtsJP vol.11 Jun 22, 2026

Information: A Treasure Trove of History, Archaeology

For those interested in East Asia’s ancient capitals, Nara cannot be missed. The city’s unique landscape is dotted with palace ruins and old wooden structures, and appears today much as it did during the Nara Period (710 to 794). The region was registered as a ...