By ERICA EARL | Stars and Stripes | Published: December 10, 2020 If you have ever fantasized about having a woodland princess moment straight out of a fairy tale, a visit to Nara Park in the south-central portion of Japan’s main island may be in order. The park is home to more than 1,000 free-roaming deer, considered to be messengers of the gods in Japanese culture. Locals have considered Nara Park sacred since its establishment in 1880. In a gorgeous setting of shrines and temples, guests can purchase rice crackers at the park to hand-feed the deer. It’s a sweet moment that makes for great photos and videos.