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Yasaka shrine is to be designated as a National Treasure

Yasaka shrine is to be designated as a National Treasure because of the Gion Zukuri method which tells us the relationship between the hall and the religious phenomena in medieval Japan

2020.12.10

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The Great Buddha in Nara: Daibutsu in Todaiji temple

Nara has a huge statue of Buddha, a.k.a., Daibutsu, Birushanabutsu and the Great Buddha. In this article, you can learn anything about it; Its features, when and why it was built and the way to construct it.

2020.01.26

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Afro Buddha in Kyoto アフロ大仏英語で説明

The real name of "Afro Buddha" is "Goko Shii Amidabutsu.（五劫思惟阿弥陀仏）" It means that a Buddha meditates forever. In this artile, you can learn the reason of its hair style and its features, souvenirs and so on.

2020.01.20

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Goshichinichi Mishiho 2025 at Toji temple: The ritual held in ancient Imperial court 後七日御修法英語で説明

Mishiho is a supreme ritual held in Toji temple in Kyoto. From 8th to 14th January, high-ranked monks visit Kanjoin temple three times a day to pray for the prosperity of our country, world peace, and good harvest of the year. Not sure whether Goshichinichi Mishio is canceled or not, due to COVID-19.

2020.01.12

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Toshiya, the traditional Japanese archery at Sanjusangendo 2025: 三十三間堂の通し矢を英語で解説

The archery competition of Sanjusangendo is called "Toshiya." Enjoy the archers in beautiful Kimono and its 600 years of history!

2020.01.11

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Kiyomizudera statues 1: Kannnon with 1000 hands

The Gohonzon, the Buddhist statue of Kiyomizu-dera temple, is "Juichimen Senju Kannon," who saves us with 11 faces and 1,000 eyes and hands.

2019.12.27

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Feed Sika deer with Sika Senbei in Nara park

Let us learn the way to feed Sika deer with Sika Senbe crackers in a video with precise information. You also learn why lots of Sika is in Nara park.

2019.12.02

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3D Mandala of Buddha in Toji temple

In Toji temple in Kyoto, 21 statues of Buddhist Deities make so-called 3D-Mandala to shows us Buddhist teaching. In this article, you can learn the role of each Deities in the Mandala.

2019.11.01

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Arashiyama Hanatoro 2020 in Kyoto: The night illumination is alive though COVID-19

Arashiyama Hanatoro is held in Arashiyama district in mid-November. We can enjoy lots of night illumination and other events. This article shows you the best way to enjoy them.

2019.09.26

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