Kannon-do Hall (main building of Senso-ji)

Senso-ji is famous for the giant lantern, approximately thirty feet high, that hangs above the entrance.

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May 1st 2006
An absolutely sweltering day today, decided to wander up the road to Asakusa again to have a proper look, and find out about Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo's oldest established temple. The origins of Asakusa Kannon and Senso-ji Temple... According to the legend about the origin of Senso-ji Temple, two fishermen, Hinokuma Hamanari and his brother Takenari, discovered an image of Kannon ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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