Jan.22, 2010: Shakuhachi concert in Nara on Feb.28, 2010

Enjoy the collaboration between Josh, the world No2 shakuhachi performer and Tomoko, jazz singer as well as shakuhachi duo composed of Josh and Hidebumi in the unique fashionable machiya NARAZA.

Jan.20, 2010: Tendai sect, Buddhism and its founder Saicho

He looked on Buddha nature as if he seemed to have regarded the world itself as an ensemble of living things. His animistic view of life was originally cultivated in his hometown full of deities.

Jan.13, 2010: Head Space

An artist's Studio and gallery sits atop Mr.Q, an intimate shot bar in Saidaiji, Nara, and is accessed via the bar.

Jan.10, 2010: the 1300th Anniversary of Nara Heijo-Kyo Capital

From April 24 to May 9, 2010,visitors to the Heijo Palace Site, Nara can enjoy and participate in a variety of events featuring ancient performing arts arranged in a contemporary style, including song and dance performances on the Mahoroba Stage in front of the Former Imperial Audience Hall(Daigoku-Den), parades, and musicals.

Jan. 5, 2010: Pure Land Gardens of Byodoin & Jyoruriji-Temple

The two kinds of religious adoration for the next world (i.e. Pur Land).

Jan. 1, 2010: Kokedera, Golden- & Silver- Pavilion

Making us stand face to face with our next world, which leads us to a higher contemplation about the view of life and death.

Dec.27, 2009: Visiting shrines during the year change period

Enjoy shrines in Nara during the year-end through New Year holidays by such events as traditional Sinto ritual for purification, and experience Shinto ritual to get an insight into Japanese people's roots.