HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The deer of Nara, Japan are revered as sacred animals and they bow for treats. But throngs of tourists are finding out, the animals have a nasty bite, too. Surrounded by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While Japan’s overtourism issues may be causing headaches for local residents, there’s one group that seems to be benefiting from ...

Discover the surprising connection between bowing deer and Japan in this engaging video. Explore the cultural significance of these animals and witness their unique behavior in various settings. Hasht ...

Japan’s Nara city is famous for its sacred deer, protected for a millennium as “messengers of the gods” according to Shinto religious tradition, and today also a valuable tourism resource. In recent ...

Protecting sacred messengers once resulted in the death penalty under the Nara prefecture law. Shinto legends claim the original Sika deer once descended with Takemikazuchi bearing a white coat.

Join us on an unforgettable journey through Japan, where we explore the heart of Japanese culture and traditions. From making custom cup noodles in Osaka, tasting delicious takoyaki in Dotonbori, and ...

Step back in time to Nara, Japan’s captivating first permanent capital (710-794 CE). Just a short train ride from Kyoto or Osaka, this serene city offers a unique blend of ancient history and natural ...

In a recent study published in PLoS ONE, researchers investigated the impact of the anthropause, or stagnation, in human activity due to a decrease in tourist visits to Nara Park, central Japan, ...

(CNN) — While Japan’s overtourism issues may be causing headaches for local residents, there’s one group that seems to be benefiting from the influx of people – deer. Specifically, the deer who live ...