![Nara was Japan's capital from 710 to 785](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460155.nara014.JPG) Nara was Japan's capital from 710 to 785 |
![Nara Kintetsu Station is reachable in about 40 minutes from Osaka-Namba Station](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563898.nara371.JPG) Nara Kintetsu Station is reachable in about 40 minutes from Osaka-Namba Station |
![Nara Station](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563897.nara368.JPG) Nara Station |
![Nara license plate](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461208.nara198.JPG) Nara license plate |
![Arcade near Nara Kintetsu Station](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460157.nara020.JPG) Arcade near Nara Kintetsu Station |
![Arcade near Nara Kintetsu Station](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460159.nara023.JPG) Arcade near Nara Kintetsu Station |
![Japanese cub scouts, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460158.nara022.JPG) Japanese cub scouts, Nara |
![Japanese cub scouts and scoutmaster](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460156.nara017.JPG) Japanese cub scouts and scoutmaster |
![Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460160.nara025.JPG) Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara |
![3-story pagoda from 1143, Kofuku-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460161.nara028.JPG) 3-story pagoda from 1143, Kofuku-ji |
![Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460162.nara034.JPG) Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara |
![Nan-endu, the octagonal South Hall, originally built in 813 A.D., Kofuku-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460165.nara041.JPG) Nan-endu, the octagonal South Hall, originally built in 813 A.D., Kofuku-ji Temple |
![Nan-endu, the octagonal South Hall, rebuilt 1741, Kofuku-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460167.nara051.JPG) Nan-endu, the octagonal South Hall, rebuilt 1741, Kofuku-ji Temple |
![Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460163.nara035.JPG) Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara |
![Dragon water fountain, Kofuku-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460164.nara039.JPG) Dragon water fountain, Kofuku-ji |
![Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460166.nara045.JPG) Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara |
![5-story pagoda from 1426, Kofuku-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460168.nara052.JPG) 5-story pagoda from 1426, Kofuku-ji Temple |
![At 50m/165ft, his is the 2nd tallest pagoda in Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460170.nara058.JPG) At 50m/165ft, his is the 2nd tallest pagoda in Japan |
![Detail of the 1426 pagoda at Kofuku-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460171.nara059.JPG) Detail of the 1426 pagoda at Kofuku-ji |
![5-story pagoda, Kofuku-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460172.nara068.JPG) 5-story pagoda, Kofuku-ji |
![Kofuku-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563870.nara316.JPG) Kofuku-ji Temple |
![To-kondo, the East Hall, rebuilt in 1415, Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563871.nara317.JPG) To-kondo, the East Hall, rebuilt in 1415, Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara |
![Kofuku-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563872.nara319.JPG) Kofuku-ji Temple |
![Pagoda of Kofuku-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563873.nara321.JPG) Pagoda of Kofuku-ji |
![Pagoda of Kofuku-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563874.nara323.JPG) Pagoda of Kofuku-ji |
![Pagoda of Kofuku-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563875.nara324.JPG) Pagoda of Kofuku-ji |
![Painter in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563876.nara326.JPG) Painter in Nara |
![He's painting the pagoda at Kofuku-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563877.nara327.JPG) He's painting the pagoda at Kofuku-ji |
![Near Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460173.nara069.JPG) Near Kofuku-ji Temple, Nara |
![Map of Nara-koen Park](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/large/38460174.nara072.jpg) Map of Nara-koen Park |
![You can get around the park in a rickshaw](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460175.nara077.JPG) You can get around the park in a rickshaw |
![Hand-pulled rickshaw, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460178.nara092.JPG) Hand-pulled rickshaw, Nara |
![Nara is famous for the tame deer wandering in the temples of Nara-koen Park](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460176.nara081.JPG) Nara is famous for the tame deer wandering in the temples of Nara-koen Park |
![The bucks have their antlers removed](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460169.nara055.JPG) The bucks have their antlers removed |
![Shops on the road to Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460179.nara095.JPG) Shops on the road to Todai-ji Temple |
![The deer can be quite insistant](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460180.nara097.JPG) The deer can be quite insistant |
![Shop by Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460320.nara098.JPG) Shop by Todai-ji Temple |
![The Buddha of Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460321.nara099.JPG) The Buddha of Todai-ji Temple |
![Shop in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460322.nara100.JPG) Shop in Nara |
![Replica samurai swords in a Nara giftshop](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460323.nara101.JPG) Replica samurai swords in a Nara giftshop |
![Nara, Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460324.nara103.JPG) Nara, Japan |
![Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460325.nara104.JPG) Nara |
![Great South Gate to Todai-Ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460326.nara105.JPG) Great South Gate to Todai-Ji Temple, Nara |
![Several of the temples in Nara are World Heritage Sites, including Todai-Ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460327.nara106.JPG) Several of the temples in Nara are World Heritage Sites, including Todai-Ji |
![Todai-Ji Temple and surrounding park, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460328.nara107.JPG) Todai-Ji Temple and surrounding park, Nara |
![Nandaimon Gate, rebuilt 1199 A.D., Todai-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460329.nara108.JPG) Nandaimon Gate, rebuilt 1199 A.D., Todai-ji Temple, Nara |
![13th C. Nio guardian, Nandaimon Gate](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460330.nara111.JPG) 13th C. Nio guardian, Nandaimon Gate |
![Shame about the chicken wire...](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460331.nara112.JPG) Shame about the chicken wire... |
![Kagami-ike Pool and Daibutsuden Hall, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460332.nara113.JPG) Kagami-ike Pool and Daibutsuden Hall, Todai-ji Temple |
![Todai-ji Temple is the home of the Buddhist Kegon sect](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460333.nara115.JPG) Todai-ji Temple is the home of the Buddhist Kegon sect |
![Chu-mon Gate, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460334.nara116.JPG) Chu-mon Gate, Todai-ji Temple |
![Paper lantern, Todai-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460335.nara119.JPG) Paper lantern, Todai-ji |
![Hall of the Great Buddha (Daibutsuden), Todai-ji Temple, rebuilt 1709](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460827.nara124.JPG) Hall of the Great Buddha (Daibutsuden), Todai-ji Temple, rebuilt 1709 |
![Daibutsuden, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460826.nara123.JPG) Daibutsuden, Todai-ji Temple |
![This is the largest wooden building in the world](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460958.nara174.JPG) This is the largest wooden building in the world |
![8th C. octagonal bronze lantern, Tempyo period](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460828.nara126.JPG) 8th C. octagonal bronze lantern, Tempyo period |
![The Great Buddha, Daibutsu, of Todai-ji represents Birushana](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460829.nara135.JPG) The Great Buddha, Daibutsu, of Todai-ji represents Birushana |
![Largest Buddha in Japan, 16m/53ft high](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460832.nara142.JPG) Largest Buddha in Japan, 16m/53ft high |
![Largest bronze statue in the world, the Daibutsu weighs 437 tons.](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460833.nara145.JPG) Largest bronze statue in the world, the Daibutsu weighs 437 tons. |
![Right hand raised in the promise of peace (semui-no-in)](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460830.nara139.JPG) Right hand raised in the promise of peace (semui-no-in) |
![The left hand is in the position of the fulfillment of wishes (yogan-no-in)](https://a4.pbase.com/u15/bmcmorrow/upload/38884908.nara165.jpg) The left hand is in the position of the fulfillment of wishes (yogan-no-in) |
![Gilded wooden halo with the 16 incarnations of Buddha](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460953.nara166.JPG) Gilded wooden halo with the 16 incarnations of Buddha |
![Kokuzo-bosatsu, 17th C.](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460831.nara140.JPG) Kokuzo-bosatsu, 17th C. |
![Kokuzo-bosatsu, divinity of wisdom and fortune, Hall of the Great Buddha](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460834.nara146.JPG) Kokuzo-bosatsu, divinity of wisdom and fortune, Hall of the Great Buddha |
![Koumoku-ten, ruler of the west, one of the 4 celestial guardians](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460835.nara147.JPG) Koumoku-ten, ruler of the west, one of the 4 celestial guardians |
![Tamon-ten, another of the 4 celestial guardians](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460951.nara158.JPG) Tamon-ten, another of the 4 celestial guardians |
![Nyoirin-Kannon, fulfiller of all wishes](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460952.nara160.JPG) Nyoirin-Kannon, fulfiller of all wishes |
![Nyoirin-Kannon, Hall of the Great Buddha](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460954.nara167.JPG) Nyoirin-Kannon, Hall of the Great Buddha |
![Nyoirin-Kannon, fulfiller of all wishes](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460955.nara169.JPG) Nyoirin-Kannon, fulfiller of all wishes |
![Calligraphy in the Daibutsuden, Todai-ji](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460956.nara172.JPG) Calligraphy in the Daibutsuden, Todai-ji |
![Seated figure of Binzuru, said to have curative powers](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460957.nara173.JPG) Seated figure of Binzuru, said to have curative powers |
![Cloister surrounding the Hall of the Great Buddha, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460959.nara179.JPG) Cloister surrounding the Hall of the Great Buddha, Todai-ji Temple |
![Daibutsuden Hall cloister](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461202.nara183.JPG) Daibutsuden Hall cloister |
![This must be a gift from India](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460960.nara181.JPG) This must be a gift from India |
![Gate in Nara Koen Park](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461201.nara182.JPG) Gate in Nara Koen Park |
![Sorin (set of treasures) from the 7-story pagoda at Expo '70](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461203.nara188.JPG) Sorin (set of treasures) from the 7-story pagoda at Expo '70 |
![Bell tower, Todai-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461205.nara191.JPG) Bell tower, Todai-ji Temple, Nara |
![The 2nd largest bell in Japan, 749 A.D., recast in 1239](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461206.nara192.JPG) The 2nd largest bell in Japan, 749 A.D., recast in 1239 |
![Todai-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461207.nara195.JPG) Todai-ji Temple, Nara |
![Roe Deer, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461209.nara200.JPG) Roe Deer, Nara |
![Roe deer faun nursing, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462105.nara203.JPG) Roe deer faun nursing, Nara |
![Deer warning, Nara Koen Park](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38461204.nara189.JPG) Deer warning, Nara Koen Park |
![Souvenir shop, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462106.nara206.JPG) Souvenir shop, Nara |
![Souvenir shop, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462107.nara207.JPG) Souvenir shop, Nara |
![Stone Lanterns, Todai-ji Temple's eastern precinct](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462108.nara208.JPG) Stone Lanterns, Todai-ji Temple's eastern precinct |
![Kaizan-do Hall, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462109.nara210.JPG) Kaizan-do Hall, Todai-ji Temple |
![Small hall near Nigatsu-do, Todai-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462110.nara211.JPG) Small hall near Nigatsu-do, Todai-ji Temple, Nara |
![Senju Kannon, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462111.nara212.JPG) Senju Kannon, Todai-ji Temple |
![Dragon water fountain, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462112.nara213.JPG) Dragon water fountain, Todai-ji Temple |
![Dragon water fountain, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462113.nara214.JPG) Dragon water fountain, Todai-ji Temple |
![Nigatsu-do (Second Month Hall), rebuilt 1699](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462114.nara217.JPG) Nigatsu-do (Second Month Hall), rebuilt 1699 |
![Nigatsu-do](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462115.nara218.JPG) Nigatsu-do |
![Nigatsu-do](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462116.nara223.JPG) Nigatsu-do |
![View from the terrace of the Nigatsu-do (Hall of the Second Month)](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462117.nara226.JPG) View from the terrace of the Nigatsu-do (Hall of the Second Month) |
![Nigatsu-do (Hall of the Second Month), Todai-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462118.nara227.JPG) Nigatsu-do (Hall of the Second Month), Todai-ji Temple, Nara |
![Stone markers, Todai-ji Temple, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462119.nara228.JPG) Stone markers, Todai-ji Temple, Nara |
![Sangatsu-do (Second Month Hall) the oldest building at Todai-ji Temple, 733 A.D.](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462125.nara236.JPG) Sangatsu-do (Second Month Hall) the oldest building at Todai-ji Temple, 733 A.D. |
![Sangatsu-do (Second Month Hall) contains numerous ancient statues](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462120.nara229.JPG) Sangatsu-do (Second Month Hall) contains numerous ancient statues |
![Fukukenjaku-Kannon](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462121.nara230.JPG) Fukukenjaku-Kannon |
![8th C. National treasures, Sangatsu-do, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462122.nara231.JPG) 8th C. National treasures, Sangatsu-do, Todai-ji Temple |
![Sangatsu-do, Todai-ji Temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462123.nara232.JPG) Sangatsu-do, Todai-ji Temple |
![National treasures, Sangatsu-do](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38462124.nara233.JPG) National treasures, Sangatsu-do |
![Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563256.nara237.JPG) Tamukeyama Hachimangu Shrine, Nara |
![Roe deer sprouting antlers](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563257.nara240.JPG) Roe deer sprouting antlers |
![Gift shop, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563258.nara241.JPG) Gift shop, Nara |
![Roe deer in front of Mt. Wakakusayama (342m)](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563259.nara244.JPG) Roe deer in front of Mt. Wakakusayama (342m) |
![Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563264.nara267.JPG) Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara |
![Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563265.nara268.JPG) Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Newborn at the Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563266.nara270.JPG) Newborn at the Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Newborn at the Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563267.nara271.JPG) Newborn at the Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Fortune teller booths, Kasuga Tortune teller, Kasuga Taisha Shrine%22C Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563268.nara275.JPG) Fortune teller booths, Kasuga Tortune teller, Kasuga Taisha Shrine%22C Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara |
![Fortune teller, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Japan](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563269.nara276.JPG) Fortune teller, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Japan |
![Stone lanterns, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563270.nara277.JPG) Stone lanterns, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara |
![Stone Lanterns, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563271.nara284.JPG) Stone Lanterns, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara |
![Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563272.nara285.JPG) Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![The Nara deer are said to be divine messengers](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563273.nara286.JPG) The Nara deer are said to be divine messengers |
![Deer fountain at Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563274.nara289.JPG) Deer fountain at Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563275.nara294.JPG) Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Sake, Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563276.nara295.JPG) Sake, Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Sake, Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563277.nara296.JPG) Sake, Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Homotsu-den (Treasure Hall) Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563278.nara297.JPG) Homotsu-den (Treasure Hall) Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Sword exhibition at the Kasuga Taisha treasure hall](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563279.nara298.JPG) Sword exhibition at the Kasuga Taisha treasure hall |
![Kasuga Taisha Shrine](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563262.nara264.JPG) Kasuga Taisha Shrine |
![Write your wish](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563260.nara261.JPG) Write your wish |
![Hang it by the temple](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563261.nara262.JPG) Hang it by the temple |
![Some are not so reverent](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563263.nara266.JPG) Some are not so reverent |
![Nara deer](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563280.nara299.JPG) Nara deer |
![Rickshaw, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563864.nara301.JPG) Rickshaw, Nara |
![Rickshaw, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563869.nara311.JPG) Rickshaw, Nara |
![Nara National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563867.nara307.JPG) Nara National Museum |
![Nara National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563865.nara303.JPG) Nara National Museum |
![Nara National Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/large/38563866.nara305.jpg) Nara National Museum |
![Buddhist library, part of the Nara National Museum complex](https://a4.pbase.com/u13/bmcmorrow/upload/38460177.nara085.JPG) Buddhist library, part of the Nara National Museum complex |
![Lane in old Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563878.nara334.JPG) Lane in old Nara |
![Posters in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563879.nara336.JPG) Posters in Nara |
![Narrow road in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563880.nara338.JPG) Narrow road in Nara |
![Round window on a shop in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563881.nara340.JPG) Round window on a shop in Nara |
![Shopping arcade, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563882.nara341.JPG) Shopping arcade, Nara |
![Japanese restaurant, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563883.nara342.JPG) Japanese restaurant, Nara |
![Cafe, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563884.nara345.JPG) Cafe, Nara |
![Nara manhole cover](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563885.nara346.JPG) Nara manhole cover |
![Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563886.nara347.JPG) Nara |
![Roadside beer machine, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563887.nara348.JPG) Roadside beer machine, Nara |
![Minor temple in Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563888.nara349.JPG) Minor temple in Nara |
![Nara's main shopping area, Sandojori](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563889.nara351.JPG) Nara's main shopping area, Sandojori |
![Preparing Yomogimochi (steamed rice paste mixed with the yomogi herb).](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563890.nara354.JPG) Preparing Yomogimochi (steamed rice paste mixed with the yomogi herb). |
![I have to wonder how often he's gotten his hand smashed](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563891.nara356.JPG) I have to wonder how often he's gotten his hand smashed |
![Rolling the Yomogimochi into balls](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563892.nara360.JPG) Rolling the Yomogimochi into balls |
![The finished product](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563893.nara363.JPG) The finished product |
![Small restaurant near Nara Station with displays of plastic food](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563894.nara364.JPG) Small restaurant near Nara Station with displays of plastic food |
![Pichenko hall near Nara Station](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563895.nara365.JPG) Pichenko hall near Nara Station |
![Modern hand-shaped chair for sale, Nara](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563896.nara366.JPG) Modern hand-shaped chair for sale, Nara |
![Roadsign in Nara for Osaka and Kyoto](https://a4.pbase.com/u14/bmcmorrow/upload/38563868.nara308.JPG) Roadsign in Nara for Osaka and Kyoto |