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Every evening during March 1-14, Todaiji temple priests carry torches on the balcony of Nigatsu-do Hall. Sparks falling from the torches bring good health. Todaiji temple δΊζε
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Large crowd behind us. Tripods are not allowed.
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The torch is positioned at the corners. It is totally dark when the torches are lit.
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The priest runs while spinning the torch on the balcony. Also see the video at YouTube.
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Only 10 torches are lit. Most photos show a time-lapse shot which lights up the entire hall. Tripod required though, and you need to be a press photographer.
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The torch walk ends in 20 min. Police and firemen are present.
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A World Heritage Site and one of Japan's most famous temples, Todaiji houses Japan's largest statue of the Buddha, a National Treasure. Temple was established about 1,200 years ago.
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Path to Todaiji
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Gate god
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Todaiji Temple, Nara
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Todaiji Temple, Nara
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Todaiji Temple
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Todaiji Temple
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The Great Buddha in Nara.
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Great Buddha, Todaiji Temple, Nara
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Great Buddha
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Japan's largest Buddha statue in Todaiji. National Treasure.
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Rear view
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Scale model of the old Todaiji Temple.
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Crawl through a pillar
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Former JR Nara Station is used as a tourist facility.
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Inside former Nara Station.
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Sento-kun mascot
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Sento-kun mascot
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JR Nara Station
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