Nara, Japan — Questions and answers

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What makes Todai-ji Temple so special in Nara?

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  1. It has a magical talking Buddha statue.
  2. It is one of the world's largest wooden structures. ✓
  3. People can ride horses inside the temple.
  4. It serves the best ice cream in Japan.

Answer: It is one of the world's largest wooden structures.

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What makes Kasuga Taisha Shrine famous?

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  1. Its delicious mochi cakes.
  2. The hundreds of friendly deer.
  3. Its thousands of stone and bronze lanterns. ✓
  4. Being the oldest museum in Japan.

Answer: Its thousands of stone and bronze lanterns.

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What special thing can visitors do with the deer in Nara Park?

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  1. Ride them like horses.
  2. Purchase special deer crackers to feed them. ✓
  3. Play hide-and-seek with them.
  4. Teach them how to read books.

Answer: Purchase special deer crackers to feed them.

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What kind of art can you see at the Nara National Museum?

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  1. Paintings of fast cars.
  2. Japanese Buddhist art. ✓
  3. Modern robot sculptures.
  4. Art made of old bicycles.

Answer: Japanese Buddhist art.

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Besides beautiful landscapes, what traditional experience can you have at Isuien Garden?

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  1. A noisy rock concert.
  2. A traditional tea ceremony. ✓
  3. A big pizza party.
  4. A fast bicycle race.

Answer: A traditional tea ceremony.

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What makes the Nara Lantern Festival a magical spectacle?

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  1. Fireworks exploding all night long.
  2. Thousands of lanterns illuminating the city. ✓
  3. Giant robots parading through the streets.
  4. Animals performing amazing tricks.

Answer: Thousands of lanterns illuminating the city.

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What can you find and do on Higashimuki Shopping Street?

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  1. Ancient temples and quiet gardens.
  2. A variety of shops and restaurants. ✓
  3. Only deer and deer crackers.
  4. A museum full of old art.

Answer: A variety of shops and restaurants.

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