The rest of the torso, from the abdomen to the feet, along with the lotus petals of the pedestal, are original survivals from the Nara period. At the Buddha’s feet are 28 lotus petals ...

in what is known as the Nara period, from 710-794. Much of Japanese culture originated here and the city is still brimming with temples, shrines and traditional workshops, but is at the same time home ...

Kofukuji officials said the Northern Round Hall was built for the repose of aristocrat Fujiwara no Fuhito (659-720) during the Nara Period (710-784) when Nara was the capital of Japan, only to be ...

In ancient Japan, farmers took a day off to honor the gods under cherry blossoms. This tradition, called Hanami, is rooted in Shinto rituals. Today, millions visit parks to see the ephemeral ...

NARA--Granted, it’s only a reproduction, but it is no ordinary armrest. The item that will go on display at the Nara National Museum’s special fall exhibition from Oct. 26 is an exact copy of ...

woodblock print, signed Koitsu, sealed Shin, publisher’s mark Hanken shoyu Doi Sadaichi [copyright reserved, Doi Sadaichi], with carver’s mark Ikeda and printer’s mark Goto, dated Showa kyunen nigatsu ...