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Photos Show Sacred Deer Wandering Through Japan’s Ancient Capital During Japan-South Korea Summit
Over 1,000 sacred deer freely roam Nara’s park and temple grounds, interacting with visitors who feed them crackers during the Japan-South Korea summit.
- During a Japan–South Korea summit in Nara, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung while local deer unexpectedly drew visitor and media attention.
- Under local Shinto tradition, Nara's deer are protected and regarded as sacred, and local lore says a deity from local legend arrived riding a white deer over a thousand years ago.
- Tourists often pulled out crackers, feeding and photographing deer while vendors sold special crackers made from flour and rice husks; some deer nudged visitors and tried to nibble clothing.
- A few deer even wandered into nearby shops in Nara, while many tourists lifted phones to photograph the scenes and visitors who hesitated still fed the animals.
- More than 1,000 deer populate the park and nearby areas, while Nara's eighth-century status as Japan's first permanent capital and UNESCO sites provide a historic cultural backdrop.
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Photos show sacred deer wandering through Japan's ancient capital during Japan-South Korea summit
In Japan's ancient capital, Nara, deer moved through grass fields and shaded paths, lowering their heads toward visitors holding special crackers made just for them.
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