Question 1

I don't live in Nara. I live in Yao, in Osaka prefecture. I've lived there for about three, maybe three-and-a-half years.

Question 2

This is probably going to be the same answer as most other people: Todai-ji Temple. The temple houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. It also serves as the Japanese headquarters of the Kegon school of Buddhism. Todai-ji is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara". Not to mention it's one of my favourite temples.

Question 3

Ayaka Takahashi. She is a badminton player who won a gold medal at the Olympics. Not only is she from Nara, she's apparently from Kashihara. I neither like nor dislike her as I don't really know anything else about her. I just did a quick Google search to be able to answer this question!

Question 4

As I said above in my response to Question 2, I like Todai-ji Temple. It feels very "old world Japan" to me and I find the size of the place very impressive. I also enjoy the walk through Nara Park to get there. The deer can be a bit pushy at times though.

Question 5

I have no idea.

Question 6

I don't live in Nara.

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- English -	- Japanese -
houss the world's largest bronze statue	世界最大のブロンズ像を収容
serve as the headquarters	本部として機能
World Heritage Site	世界遺産
not to mention	言うまでもなく
the deer can be a bit pushy	鹿は少し強引な

Question 1

I have been living in Nara since August 1st, 2018. My family and I moved here from Osaka because we had the opportunity to live in a big house that is cheaper than our old apartment in Osaka.

Question 2

I think Hyoruji Temple is pretty famous. It is a Unesco World Heritage site and I believe it's the oldest wooden structure in the world. It is only a ten-minute bike ride from my house, but I still haven't been there.

Question 3

Akaji Maro. She was born on February 23, 1943. She is from Sakurai, Nara. She has been in over 42 films. She was in Kill Bill: Volume 1which is a very famous Quentin Tarantino film.

Question 4

I like natural landscapes. Soni-mura, Nara is very beautiful. I also like Shigi-san which is very close to my house. I still haven't been to Nara City because I prefer the countryside.

Question 5

I'm not sure how people around Japan see Nara, but my guess is that it is very historical. Some of the oldest places in Japan are here. It's farming industry is really important. I think the people here are genuine and really nice once you get to know them.

Question 6

Yes. I enjoy the countryside more than the city now that I'm getting older. I also think that it is a safe place to raise my children.

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Question 1

I have lived in Nara for about 4 years because my wife's hometown is in Ikoma and she wants to be close to her family. She also wants to raise kids in the countryside.

Question 2

English-Please! is a famous school in Nara, it has won an award and it is the number one language school in Nara.

Question 3

Sorry, I don't know anyone famous.

Question 4

Everyone says Nara park is very beautiful, but I like the countryside in Ikoma, which is where I live. There is not too much forrest and there are no tourists.

Question 5

I think people who are relaxed and live a slowish lifestyle.

Question 6

Yes, I think the living costs are much cheaper in Nara than Osaka. My wife also tells me that the schools are better in Nara too.

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