Nara Prefecture

Nara

Deer gather in front of trees loaded with cherry blossoms at Nara Park. (© Pixta)

The city of Yamatokōriyama has been a center for the breeding of goldfish for centuries. (© Pixta)

One of the more famous prefectural mascots, Nara’s Sento-kun resembles the Buddha with deer antlers, combining two well-known local elements. (© Jiji; Nara Prefecture)