By MOTOFUMI WATANABE/ Staff Writer
October 8, 2020 at 07:00 JST
The sitting statue of Shaka Nyorai, right, is another national treasure. (Motofumi Watanabe)
UDA, Nara Prefecture—After a virus-related delay, Murouji temple opened its new Homotsuden museum in September, showcasing 25 Buddhist statues and objects, including designated national treasures and important cultural properties. [Read More]
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