Nara was the capital of Japan 1,300 years ago, before Kyoto. Today, it's most famous for Nara Park and its cultural assets, some of them World Heritages. The park is also home to about 1,200 deer, which although completely wild, mingle fearlessly with the tourist crowds. This rare example of coexistence seems to be due to a combination of a unique natural environment and the supportive behavior of people over the centuries, a legacy Nara is committed to preserving.
Video by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan