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1. rekishihyakka.jp › en › culturalheritagesTsuji no Jizo - The Encyclopedia of Biwako Otsu's History

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   At the crossroad 100-meters eastwards from the Nakamura Kaikan Hall in Nakamura, Mano, a Jizo stone statue called “Tsuji no Jizo” is standing. If women who gave birth during their unlucky year which was the age of 33, they used to leave their baby in a bamboo winnowing basket in…

2. www.city.osaka.lg.jp › contents › wdu020Statue of a Guardian Deity, Rokudo-no Tsuji Enma Jizo

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   This jizo statue is said to be built in 1538, way back in Japan's feudal days. It is an incarnation of Enma Daio, the Buddhist being that judges all who enter hell; when the statue was being hauled from the old Namba shorefront, it suddenly became unbearably heavy, and the carrier was unable to proceed another step.

3. ilovekyoto.com › places-to-see › fushimi-inariFushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine - I Love Kyoto

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   May 4, 2021 · Later in 711, there was an imperial order to build three shrines in Mt. Inari enshrining God Inari Ookami and two other associated Gods. A descendant of Hata clan, Iroko-no-Hata-no-Kimi, constructed the shrines.

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4. www.peak-experience-japan.com › blog › 561The Three Great Buddhas of Japan, or maybe just the two?

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   Its construction starts at the end of the 16th century. The first version of the statue was destroyed before its opening to the public by an earthquake in 1596. The second version was destroyed during a construction incident.

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5. www.nippon.com › en › guide-to-japanTokyo’s Tsukiji Honganji: A Historic Temple in the Modern Age

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   Aug 6, 2021 · It was established in the Japanese capital, then known as Edo, in 1617 as a branch of Kyoto’s powerful Nishi Honganji, the main temple of the True Pure Land Buddhism school founded by ...

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6. www.horyuji.or.jp › en › garanYumedono | Horyuji Temple

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   This seventh-century statue of Kuse Kannon is one of Horyuji Temple’s most mysterious treasures. The Kuse Kannon is believed to have the power to save people from suffering. The sculptor created this 179-centimeter tall image by carving it from a single piece of camphor wood and gilding it from head to toe.

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   What is the history of Tsukiji Honganji?

   • The history of Tsukiji Honganji is almost as old as that of Tokyo. It was established in the Japanese capital, then known as Edo, in 1617 as a branch of Kyoto’s powerful Nishi Honganji, the main temple of the True Pure Land Buddhism school founded by influential monk Shinran (1173–1263).

   Tokyo’s Tsukiji Honganji: A Historic Temple in the Modern Age

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   When was the Meiji temple unwrapped?

   • When the American historian of Japanese art Ernest Fenollosa (1853–1908) and Japanese scholar and artist Okakura Tenshin (1863–1913) visited the temple during the Meiji period in 1884, they decided to unwrap the statue against the priests’ dire warnings. The statue can now be seen twice a year for about a month each during the spring and fall.

   Yumedono | Horyuji Temple

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   What happened to the temple of Uji in 1180?

   • The hall was destroyed by fire in 1180 when forces led by Taira no Shigehira laid siege to the temple complex, which had sided with the rival Minamoto clan in the Battle of Uji marking the start of the decisive Genpei War. Restoration of the hall and image were carried out by the priest Chōgen and completed in 1185.

   Tōdaiji: The Great Buddha of Nara and Historic Temple Complex

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   Who designed Tsukiji Honganji?

   • The ornate main hall was designed by celebrated architect Itō Chūta. Tsukiji is home to Tokyo’s world-famous wholesale market. But just a few blocks over from the celebrated site is one of the neighborhood’s other great attractions, the Buddhist temple Tsukiji Honganji.

   Tokyo’s Tsukiji Honganji: A Historic Temple in the Modern Age

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   What makes Tsukiji Honganji unique?

   • Tsukiji Honganji stands out from its surroundings, its exotic design making it appear more like a temple in South Asia than one in Japan. In drawing up the plans for the temple, Itō borrowed heavily from motifs he had come across while studying Buddhist architecture in places like China, India, and Turkey.

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   Is Tsukiji Honganji worth visiting?

   • Most visitors, however, paid little if any attention to Tsukiji Honganji, which often failed to get even a passing mention in travel guides despite its status as a National Important Cultural Property. This was in part due to the temple’s hushed confines, which starkly contrasted with the bustling atmosphere of the market.

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8. www.nippon.com › en › guide-to-japanTōdaiji: The Great Buddha of Nara and Historic Temple Complex

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   Jun 20, 2023 · The Buddhist temple Tōdaiji in Nara Prefecture is a priceless trove of history and culture. Founded some 1,300 years ago, the UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the Great Buddha of Nara and...