Great Buddha and Deer. Par SAKAI ITARU. For 70 years during the 8th century the ancient city of Nara was the capital of Japan. The city is rich in national and cultural treasures, including shrines, Buddhist temples and statues of Buddha. The city is most famous for the Todai Temple with its 16 metre high Buddha dating from the year 752 and the Kasuga Shrine with its tame deer that walk around freely. / Niveau : 5 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie