TOP 15 Best Things To Do in Nara Japan (2024)| Travel Guide

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Loved Nara! Absolutely fantastic. We got some spectacular footage and more importantly created amazing memories!

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That's wonderful to hear! Nara truly is a special place, and I'm glad you were able to capture some spectacular footage and create unforgettable memories there. It's those moments that make travel so rewarding. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and may you have many more fantastic adventures ahead!

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Japan's original country name NIPPON means "country under the sun," but the traditional name of the country when the capital was here in Nara was YAMATO (WA). Yamato means "land of great harmony between people and nature. For about 1,300 years since the Emperor established the capital of Japan in Nara, deer have been traditionally cherished as messengers of the sacred gods of this island nation blessed with nature, until the present day. The deer know that humans think so from generation to generation, so even though the city has changed its appearance, the deer still feel safe and comfortable living here. Surrounded by the sea on all four sides, geographically isolated from Eurasia continent in the Pacific Ocean this island nation has a warm and humid climate and is blessed with abundant clear water resources, a variety of plants, and fishery resources. Since ancient times, people have lived peacefully with nature. They have respected harmony, lived peacefully in groups, and overcome many severe natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and typhoons, with each other in groups based on their wisdom and have enjoyed the blessings of nature by cooperating. The name of the ancient Japanese nation of "YAMATO" or "WA" reflects the wishes and realities of the people to live and to survive in this natural environment of the island nation that differs from that of the Eurasia continent. And in the names of the ancient countries, the essence and secrets of Japanese Cultures are hidden. (humans began to live in villages and communities in this island nation about 14,000 years ago, during “the Jomon pottery” culture. :That's 30,000 years ago, if you count the Neolithic period.) In public places where everyone gathers, everyone should act in a way that “Do not disturb others.“ If all participants can act in a way that “you do not cause trouble to others," that is, at the same time, it will create an environment in which “No one cause trouble to you” The same is true if we substitute the phrase "everyone always help others in need.” If everyone does so completely, it will create a social situation in which "when you are in trouble, someone will help you. This is a very rational group wisdom to live in peace with each other. This is not for the sake of any particular person, but in order to live equally comfortably with each other, the obligation to act for the peace of mind of "all participants with each other" also arises. Therefore, they believe that the right thing to do in public places is not to bother others, even if there are no garbage cans, to take home garbage that they have soiled themselves and dispose of it on “their own responsibility”, and not to throw garbage away in public places where it will bother others. This is because they have been taught through their childhood “education” that this is an ancient teaching, a tradition, and “a natural duty of adults.” It is a teaching and a rule of life that has been handed down in this island nation since ancient times. “A peaceful environment can only be built through mutual give and take, each other.” One for all, all for one, the sprits of OTAGAI-SAMA, TASUKEAI (help each other, everyone)". ”In times of trouble, we are there ,help for each other.” （Komatta Toki ha Otagaisama) Because of its so long history, the Japanese themselves are unaware that they themselves have an "no-named religion”. However, they have inherited it through the long history of this island nation. They have lived collectively in their island environment for more than 14,000 years, and this has given them the wisdom of life to survive in that environment, which is condensed in the traditional Japanese teachings. Why do Japanese people insist on maintaining a clean environment to an unusual degree? Why do they place the highest priority on "not bothering others" in public places? Two factors (an island nation's natural environment and geopolitical isolation) are the reasons why Japan is different from other Asian nations and historically gave birth to a unique Japanese culture. This is a humid island nation blessed with abundant nature and plentiful water and food, so people began to form communities and settle down on this land from time immemorial. However, where there is light, there is always a shadow. What makes this island nation livable is that it is a paradise for breeding not only for humans but also for bacteria that are toxic to humans. Surrounded by the sea, the volcanic island was at the same time harsh due to its location. The people who lived on the island in the old days made the most of the positive aspects of the island and maximized the benefits of nature, while at the same time devising countermeasures to eliminate the harsh negative aspects by focusing on wisdom from various aspects. In the past, when science, technology, and medicine had not yet developed, the reality must have been that a single person's selfishness or lazy attitude toward life could lead to an outbreak of infectious diseases or fire that could endanger the lives of the entire village or community and cause extinction. In order to eliminate this, it was important for all residents to work together to maintain and improve public places in a livable manner, and this gave birth to the idea that everyone must work together to achieve this goal. And in order to realize this, it is necessary to thoroughly educate people about public behavior from an early age. These characteristics of the Japanese people, such as their love of cleanliness and their unwillingness to cut corners on organization, were an adaptive behavior to the harsh aspects of this island nation. Why do Japanese people seem on the surface to welcome the behavior of foreigners who come to Japan for sightseeing, but at heart they look at them coldly? This is actually not because of "racism", but because of their unconcerned behavior in violating Japanese-style rules. This is because many continental-born foreigners, who are not familiar with the rules of life in this island nation, do not understand the meaning of Japan's unique rules of behavior and unconsciously ignore the rules in their own country's way of behavior. This is because foreign tourists do not realize that this is a "very dangerous behavior" that can cause disasters from the perspective of this island nation, which is also a harsh environment. It is easy to understand why this country adopted isolationism during the 265 years of the Edo period (1603-1868), when considered from the perspective of environmental differences with the Eurasian continent. So once you enter this island nation, it doesn't matter if you are foreigner or Japanese, “all people are equally” expected to cooperate and contribute their behavior to make life comfortable for each other. " We act with each other so as not to cause trouble for others." Because if even “one person stops this”, the comfortable environment “will disappear” in an instant. Surprisingly, a unique and advanced another civic cultural consciousness has existed in Japan since ancient times, don't you think?

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Discover the wonders of Nara, Japan with our captivating video showcasing the 15 best things to do in this enchanting city! From historical temples to adorable deer encounters, let us guide you through an unforgettable journey. 🦌🇯🇵

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This was an interesting video, and you actually mentioned several places which no other video covered. Since I'm going to Japan for the 1st time, I was hoping you could clarify a few points. You mentioned Saidai-ji temple amd Horyu-ji Temple, but I couldn't even find them on a tourist map of Nara. I gather the former is north of Nara Park and the latter, west of JR Nara Station. Can you say roughly how far these two temples are from the downtown core? Would you need to take special buses to get to them (I've heard about the Yellow Loop Bus, but I gather these temples are much further away and I won't have a car. Appreciate your help. Thx, Ron