Living · Japan
Nara
Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Nara.
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City Overview
Nara is the capital of Nara Prefecture, in Japan's Kansai (Kinki) region. Cost level, English level and official links below.
Key facts
RegionNara
CostLow
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