Now replace cows with deer and youve got Nara.
Between 710 to 784, Nara even served as the capital of Japan.
Today, this city of 370,000 has approximately 1,200 deer roaming the streets.
Centuries of benevolent attitude towards these animals have turned them fearless of humans and aggressive.
But they are not ungrateful.
Most of the deer have learned tobow after receiving a treat, as is the local custom.
The government is studying the problem, but no action has been taken to resolve it.
But the protected status of the animal as well as various cultural and economic barriers have stalled action.
Also see:Okunoshima Rabbit IslandandHoutong Cat Village, andTashirojima Cat Island
Sources:Wikipedia/LATimes/JapanTimes
