World heritage areas

Blurry image of Great Buddha Hall at the Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan.

Daibutsu-den Hall is the largest wooden building in the world. This temple is located in Nara, Japan.

View of a Sika deer at the Todai-ji Temple, Nara, Japan.

View of a building at Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park in Nara, Japan.

Built in the 8th century, this octagonal structure is the oldest of its kind in Japan. It is located at the Horyu-ji Temple, Nara, Japan.

Tegai-Mon Gate is a Japanese national treasure dating from the 8th century that is located in Nara, Japan.

A bas-relief of a possible deity from the Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan.

View of two Sika deer at the Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan.

Buddha Statue located at Nara Park, Japan

View of the Palace of Westminster (also referred to as the Houses of Parliament) and the Victoria Tower. The photograph was taken during a trip to the Far East by United States Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup and party.