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11 Best Things to Do in Nara, Japan
Nara is a historic and picturesque Japanese city where sacred deer still roam the narrow streets. Here are seven reasons to visit Nara.
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Hoshino’s Nara Prison Leans Into the Heritage — a Test Case for Japan’s Historic Buildings
Japan’s Hoshino Resorts makes a bold move that blends cultural preservation, tourism strategy, and a new “cycle of heritage” model that blends government ownership with private operation. If it works, the rest of Japan will take notice, with its hard-to-maintain civic architecture.
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23 of the best destinations for fall travel in 2026
Fall smacks of leaf peeping, road tripping, the last bits of swimming and so much more. These destinations offer the best for fall travel across the globe.
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The New York Times
5 New Hotels in Vintage Buildings
From a restored warehouse in Seattle to a former prison in Nara, Japan, these accommodations offer intriguing surroundings with modern comforts.
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The best new hotels in the world
Lonely Planet writer and frequent checker-in-er Rebecca Wallwork shares her picks for the best new hotels in the world for 2026.
Atlas Obscura
Naramachi Nepalese Window in Nara, Japan
The Naramachi Historic District sits south of the famous Nara Park, lined with traditional wooden townhouses and steeped in tranquil, old-world charm. It’s a distinctly Japanese area, straight out of the mid-19th century. But, surprisingly, a very exotic element hides in plain sight among these townhouses, blending perfectly into traditional architecture. This hand-carved Nepalese window, with…