THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
April 20, 2025 at 07:00 JST
The statue of Standing Kannon Bosatsu, also known as Kudara Kannon, displayed at the preview of the “Oh! Kokuho: Resplendent Treasures of Devotion and Heritage” exhibition held at the Nara National Museum in Nara on April 18. (Shinichi Iizuka)
Two special exhibitions showcasing national treasures and world-renowned masterpieces of Japanese art and culture opened on April 19 in Nara and Kyoto. [Read More]
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