A Tingling Recognition ← July 19, 2015 → Fried gizzard and heart. The Gojū-no-tō five-storied pagoda of the Kōfuku-ji temple. The Yoshiki-en Gardens are a quiet respite from the busy temple grounds. The deer are very friendly. Crackers to feed the deer are widely available for about $1.50. The deer know if you have crackers, and they are presumptuous. The Tōdai-ji Buddhist temple houses the largest bronze Buddha in Japan. For scale, the statue’s ear is 8 feet tall. The Buddha is protected by guardians in Tōdai-ji and in a nearby archway on the approach. Nara, Japan. ← July 19, 2015 →