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VILLAGE Report #Nara Prefecture

A tea whisk

[VILLAGE Report vol.19] 90% of Both Ink and Tea Whisks Nationwide | Nara Prefecture

Nara ink accounts for more than 90% of the nation’s ink. Takayama tea whisks make up most of Japan’s domestic tea whisks. One prefecture supports the whole country with two tools.

[VILLAGE Report vol.19] 90% of Both Ink and Tea Whisks Nationwide | Nara Prefecture

Nara ink accounts for more than 90% of the nation’s ink. Takayama tea whisks make up most of Japan’s domestic tea whisks. One prefecture supports the whole country with two tools.

The vermilion torii gates of Kasuga Taisha

Nara Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Horyuji Temple is the world’s oldest surviving wooden structure, and Kasuga Taisha is the head shrine of about 1,000 shrines nationwide. We have organized Nara’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

Nara Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide

Horyuji Temple is the world’s oldest surviving wooden structure, and Kasuga Taisha is the head shrine of about 1,000 shrines nationwide. We have organized Nara’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.

VILLAGE Report #Nara Prefecture | Value Village