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Understanding Nara’s deer The cultural significance of Nara deer Nara Park is home to hundreds of freely roaming sika deer, long regarded as a symbol of the city and a major draw for visitors. Historically, these deer were considered sacred messengers of the gods in Shinto tradition, and harming one was once punishable by death. After World War II, their…
Have you ever embarked on a culinary adventure that completely changed your perception of a certain food? Welcome to Japan, where the humble freshwater eel, or unagi, promises to deliver just that – a gastronomic experience that leaves you craving for more. Unagi (written in Japanese as 鰻 or うなぎ and sometimes ウナギ) holds a celebrated spot in the world…
In Shinjuku, Tokyo, there’s a restaurant that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a different world upon entering. That restaurant’s name is “Nanairo Temariuta Shinjuku” (referred to hereafter as “Nanairo Temariuta”). Once you ride the elevator up to the 5th floor of the building, the first thing you’ll notice in in the restaurant are massive spheres. Nanairo Temariuta’s interior…