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TF Top 10……Alternative Big Buddha Statues In Japan

Posted on June 11, 2020 by tokyofox

When it comes to buddha statues, the bigger the better in my opinion. This list isn’t completely size-obsessed though as many of them are also notable for their quirkiness. Everyone knows about the famous ones in Kamakura and Nara but this post includes a … Continue reading →

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A Big Buddha, A Capsule Hotel, A Strange Shop Name & The Sendai Hub Trilogy

Posted on August 9, 2018 by tokyofox

My first day up in northern Japan began with a slightly unfinished kannon statue in Soma and similarly the next day also started with a statue by way of a big buddha. Not only that but it was a similar … Continue reading →

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