Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Sculpture of Hotei (Laughing Buddha) is seen on the premises of the White Lotus temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

Buddhist temple in Cherkasy

CHERKASY, UKRAINE - APRIL 13, 2023 - Sculpture of Hotei (Laughing Buddha) is seen on the premises of the White Lotus temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Europe that also includes a martial arts school, Cherkasy, central Ukraine.

Hotei at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland

Hotei at Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland

MONTREUX, Switzerland - Guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei (C) performs on stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland, on July 11, 2014, designated as Japan day to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Japan-Switzerland diplomatic relations.

Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei (C) performs during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug. 24, 2021, at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei (C) performs during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug. 24, 2021, at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei (L) performs during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics on Aug. 24, 2021, at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

Cherry trees at Mukojima

Cherry trees at Mukojima

Although not visible here, Sumida River is on the left. This is the view from Boku-tei (riverbank) facing upstream. There are many famous historical places at Mukojima such as Ushijima Shinto Shrine (also called Ushi-no-Gozen), Chomeiji Temple which is famous for its sakuramochi (cherry-flavoured rice cakes), Mokuboji Temple, site of Umewaka Mound, Kofukuji Temple with its statue of Hotei, and Mukojima Hyakkaen (Hundred Flower) Park. Yaomatsu Restaurant and the Kototoi Dumpling Shop opened here in the early Meiji Period. Mukojima was a popular among the cultural elite. Same as photograph #2654.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐4‐2]