Famous Buddha Statues: Buddhism is a well-known ... is a true testament to the skill and artistry of ancient Japanese craftsmen. Its colossal size and exquisite details make it a must-visit ...

Over the centuries, the cultural treasures grew in number. The most remarkable is the Giant Buddha of Leshan, carved out of a hillside in the 8th century and looking down on the confluence of three ...

NOBEOKA, Miyazaki -- One of the country's largest statues of Buddhist monk Kukai (774-835), posthumously called Kobo Daishi, at Imayama Daishi temple in this southwestern Japan city was purified ...