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The Secret Behind the Bell of Eisan-ji and the Spirit of Sugawara Michizane
In the quiet city of Gojō, Nara Prefecture, stands Eisan-ji Temple, home to a temple bell (bonshō) c…
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Yokosuka: The Sunken Bell Legend of Enshō-ji Temple (Designated Cultural Property of Yokosuka City)
Overlooking the busy fishing port of Hashirimizu, Enshō-ji Temple is home to a mysterious bronze bel…
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Journey Through Literature: Tracing Japan’s First Temple Bell
The oldest surviving temple bell in Japan can be found at Myōshin-ji Temple in Kyoto. An inscription…
