NARA, Japan (AP) — 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. Nara this week ...

For centuries, animals have been worshipped by cultures around the world. Some, such as deer, are even considered sacred in religions like Shinto. The stories passed down through generations about ...

Tourists at Nara Park in Japan are only allowed to feed the deer special rice crackers, but the animals are increasingly eating rubbish by accident - Copyright AFP ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Protecting sacred messengers once resulted in the death penalty under the Nara prefecture law. Shinto legends claim the original ...