Tag: Nara

Discovery Series – Nara

Posted on

The Starbucks Discovery Series Nara mug takes us to one of Japan’s most historically important places. Nara became the country’s first permanent capital in 710, beginning the Nara Period, when Buddhism, art, and architecture flourished under imperial patronage. Although the capital later moved away, Nara preserved an extraordinary concentration of ancient temples, shrines, sacred forests, and traditional culture. Today, the city is perhaps best known for the deer roaming freely around Nara Park and the enormous Great Buddha of Tōdaiji.

Here are some of the landmarks, foods, traditions, and symbols featured in the design:

– The deer of Nara Park are probably the city’s most recognizable symbol, and naturally they appear several times across the mug.… Read more

0
See more from Discovery

Been There – Nara

Posted on

Been There – Nara is a mug for a city located in the Kansai region of Japan. It is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance as the first permanent capital of Japan. The city is home to iconic landmarks like Todai-ji Temple, housing a giant Buddha statue, and Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely. With its blend of ancient temples, shrines, and natural beauty, Nara offers a serene glimpse into Japan’s past.

Here are some landmarks of Nara:

– Nara Park is one of the most famous attractions in the city, known for its free-roaming, friendly deer.… Read more

2
See more from Been There