{"id":1631,"date":"2011-08-30T11:41:53","date_gmt":"2011-08-30T11:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/?p=1631"},"modified":"2014-07-29T19:36:35","modified_gmt":"2014-07-29T19:36:35","slug":"giant-japanese-statues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/giant-japanese-statues\/","title":{"rendered":"Giant Japanese Statues"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kannon (\u89b3\u97f3<\/strong>) is the Buddhist goddess associated with compassion. There are large statues of the Kannon that can be found all over Japan. One of the more famous statues of Kannon is the \u014cfuna Kannon (\u5927\u8239\u89b3\u89b3\u97f3<\/strong>) in Kamakura (\u938c\u5009<\/strong>) of Kanagawa Prefecture (\u795e\u5948\u5ddd\u770c<\/strong>). It is 82 feet tall was built to commemorate those who died in the atomic bomb attacks of Hiroshima (\u5e83\u5cf6<\/strong>) and Nagasaki (\u9577\u5d0e<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

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The Kaga Kannon (\u52a0\u8cc0\u306e\u89b3\u97f3<\/strong>) is located in Kaga (\u52a0\u8cc0<\/strong>), in Ishikawa Prefecture (\u77f3\u5ddd\u770c<\/strong>). It is 240 feet high and stands above a hill that is next to a temple that is dedicated to the Goddess Kannon. The Temple is also next to a hotsprings hotel, which is one of the reasons why this statue is visited by many travelers seeking to see the Goddess and relax at a hotspring afterwards.<\/p>\n

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The Sodoshima Dai Kannon (\u5c0f\u8c46\u5cf6<\/strong>\u5927<\/strong>\u89b3\u97f3<\/strong>) is located in Kagawa Prefecture (\u9999\u5ddd\u770c<\/strong>) and is 164 feet high. The Statue is famous for containing a tooth that is said to have belonged to the Buddha. The other famous features of the Kannon Statue are the gold crown, necklace and waistband that adorn the Goddess. Inside the Statue is an observation deck, prayer halls, and an elevator.<\/p>\n

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Takasaki Byakue Dai Kannon (\u9ad8\u5d0e<\/strong>\u767d\u8863<\/strong>\u5927\u89b3\u97f3<\/strong>) is located in Takasaki of Gunman Prefecture (\u7fa4\u99ac\u770c<\/strong>) and is 137 feet high. The Takasaki Byakue Dai Kannon is presented with one hand on her wrist and the other hand holding a scroll. The Statue is made of concrete and is surrounded by peaceful looking gardens. Visitors come every day to get a view of the Goddess of mercey.<\/p>\n

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The Heiwa Kannon (\u5e73\u548c\u89b3\u97f3<\/strong>) in Funaoka (\u8239\u5ca1) of Miyagi Prefecture (\u5bae\u57ce\u770c<\/strong>) is 77 feet long and stands above a tall hill. People can climb the hill and see the statue of the Goddess close up. The Heiwa Kannon in English literally means \u2018Peace Kannon\u2019. The Statue represents the Goddess bringing peace to the world, which is why the statue is so beloved by people all over Japan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Kannon (\u89b3\u97f3) is the Buddhist goddess associated with compassion. There are large statues of the Kannon that can be found all over Japan. One of the more famous statues of Kannon is the \u014cfuna Kannon (\u5927\u8239\u89b3\u89b3\u97f3) in Kamakura (\u938c\u5009) of Kanagawa Prefecture (\u795e\u5948\u5ddd\u770c). It is 82 feet tall was built to commemorate those who died…<\/p>\n

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