SafetyTravel note
Nara's deer can get pushy
Nara Park, Nara, Nara Prefecture
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The deer in Nara Park are wild animals used to being fed special crackers. They can nip, butt or chase visitors who hold out food and then pull it away.
The lesson
Hand crackers over quickly, show empty hands when done, and keep children close.
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