By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
June 20, 2023 at 12:00 JST
The three-storied pagoda stands in the precincts of Hokiji Temple. This 24-meter-tall piece of art is distinguished by being the oldest of its kind in Japan, dating back to the 8th century. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
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