Last additions - Shorinzan Daruma Temple 少林山達磨寺 |

Different daruma from all over Japan. Very interesting.Apr 16, 2006
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Entrance to Daruma Museum (one room only)Apr 16, 2006
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Daruma exhibits (the giant daruma on the left is for the late Fukuda Takeo, former prime minister from Gunma.Apr 16, 2006
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The giant daruma on the left is for Nakasone Yasuhiro, and the right is for the late Obuchi Keizo, both former prime ministers from Gunma.Apr 16, 2006
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Daruma Museum (next to temple)Apr 16, 2006
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Left balcony of temple.Apr 16, 2006
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Daruma dolls can never be knocked over since they always stand upright.Apr 16, 2006
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Daruma closeupApr 16, 2006
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Right balcony of Daruma temple, TakasakiApr 16, 2006
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Right balcony of temple.Apr 16, 2006
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Right balcony of temple.Apr 16, 2006
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Right balcony of Daruma temple, Takasaki.Apr 16, 2006
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Inside the Daruma temple, Takasaki.Apr 16, 2006
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Right balcony of temple.Apr 16, 2006
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Right balcony of temple.Apr 16, 2006
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An Australian praying at the templeApr 16, 2006
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GardenApr 16, 2006
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Garden (photos taken in early May)Apr 16, 2006
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Shorinzan Daruma Temple 少林山達磨寺Daruma offerings on both sides of the temple.Apr 16, 2006
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Entrance and stairs going up to Shorinzan, a small hill. 少林山Apr 16, 2006
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