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

    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)

    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)

    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)

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