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1,001 Buddhist Statues Illuminated at Kyoto Temple Hall in Limited-time Event

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

19:09 JST, November 22, 2025

KYOTO — The Sanjusangendo temple hall in Kyoto was filled with a solemn atmosphere when its 1,001 golden Buddhist statues were illuminated on Friday evening, the day before the start of its first special evening event for the public.

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