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1. Nara

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   Nara Today
   Today, the city of Nara remains a major cultural hub and one of Japan's most visited destinations. While the administrative capital moved to Kyoto (Heian-kyō) and later to modern Tokyo, Nara retains its ancient layout and historical character. The city is famous for its large population of semi-wild Sika deer, which roam freely in Nara Park and the temple grounds. These deer are considered divine messengers of the Shinto god Ōyamato-no-Mikoto and are often fed special crackers (shika senbei). The deer are known to possess an intrinsic, though often aggr…