During this period the framework of national government was consolidated and Nara enjoyed great prosperity, emerging as the fountainhead of Japanese culture. The city's historic monuments - Buddhist ...

In this lesson, students look at the decision to build the Great Buddha and the Tōdai-ji temple complex in Nara, examining whether the decision was a good use of resources. As they do so, they use ...

One of Nara's most famous spots is the imposing Todaiji Temple, a national treasure that houses an enormous Daibutsu, a nearly 50-foot-tall Great Buddha statue. This UNESCO World Heritage site is ...

Nara, Japan's capital back in the 8th century, is home to many temples with Buddhist statues believed to ward off calamity, and grant prosperity and good health. Join us in taking a tour of some.

In the years leading up to its opening, special exhibitions had been held 18 times from 1875 in the corridors of Todaiji temple’s Great Buddha Hall and at other venues in Nara to showcase ...

In Area 1, we saw the impressive Great South Gate and its Kongo Rikishi, then took some photos at the mirror pond. We strolled up a historic stone walk to the Nigatsu-do Hall and learned about the ...

There are around 48 Buddhist monuments in the Horyu-ji area, in Nara Prefecture. Several date from the late ... since their construction coincided with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan from China ...

Nara is a magical escape just an hour away from Osaka and Kyoto, perfect for a Singaporean visitor seeking a break from the ...