Giant statue of ancient Buddhist monk in southwest Japan cleansed ahead of spring festival
One of the country's largest statues of Buddhist monk Kukai (774-835), posthumously called Kobo Daishi, at Imayama Daishi ...
'Crayon Shinchan' statue unveiled at Aso City, southwestern Japan
A statue of the main character of Japan's popular anime series "Crayon Shinchan" has been unveiled in front of children in ...
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Life-size wooden Hideyoshi statue discovered, likely biggest in Japan
OSAKA--A life-size wooden statue of the warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi has been discovered at Omiyajinja shrine here, providing a clue to how people worshipped him during his successor's era.
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A statue of a 'comfort woman' is testing a landmark agreement between Japan and South Korea
SEOUL (Reuters) - One test of the commitment by Japan and South Korea to resolve the "comfort women" issue may be the fate of a statue in front of Tokyo's embassy in Seoul. The bronze of a ...
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Giant Kannon statues fall into disrepair
Now, the statue poses a safety problem. Japan's building code requires structures that are 60 meters or higher to be fitted with aviation obstruction lights. It has been some time since the Kaga ...
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S. Korean temple agrees to return stolen statue to Japan next year
The statue of the Kanzeon Bodhisattva was stolen from the Japanese temple in 2012 by South Korean burglars. The thieves were arrested the following year and the statue was confiscated by the South ...
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Eight things that can only be seen in Japan's national parks
Japan has captivated the hearts and minds of people worldwide. It is easy to see why, considering its rich culture and diverse geography. What some may not know however, is that Japan’s ...