Taima-dera Temple: Nerikuyo-eshiki CeremonyNerikuyo-eshiki Ceremony May 14th Legend has it that Princess Chujo was born to Toyonari Fujiwara, a powerful minister in the 8th century...
Sacred Water Drawing Ceremony at Todaiji's NigatsudoMarch 1st - 14th Todaiji's Nigatsudo, or February Hall, was originally built in the 8th century on the instructions of the priest...
Who was Gyoki?Who was that priest? Upon exiting Kintetsu Nara station, we find our eye drawn immediately to a rather unique fountain, shaped like an...
Niō: Guardians of the GateOften found either side of the gateways to Buddhist temples, Niō statues are placed there to protect the temple from evil spirits and...
The Dragon Ball TempleIs this temple the inspiration behind Dragon Ball Z? Visit Okadera Temple and the monks will likely say to you, “This is the Dragon Ball ...
