Buddhist Statues Carved with Soul: The World of Enku
Enku was a 17th-century wandering monk who carved tens of thousands of wooden Buddhist figures as he traveled across Japan. His powerfully evocative works are ...
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Enku was a 17th-century wandering monk who carved tens of thousands of wooden Buddhist figures as he traveled across Japan. His powerfully evocative works are ...
Far from the neon lights of Japan’s big cities lies Nara—a haven where ancient temples, sacred art, and inquisitive free-roaming deer invite you to slow down....
Japanese whisky has become synonymous with pristine quality. Suntory has won umpteen awards for its dedication to the craft of distillation, causing global demand and prices to skyrocket....
A nation of many seasonal holidays and poignant occasions, Japan celebrates Christmas and the New Year quite differently from the West. ....
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