Tokyo early birds try to catch spouses, gain cultural knowledge

Tokyo early birds try to catch spouses, gain cultural knowledge

TOKYO, Japan - A Noh artist teaches a group of people how to perform the ''Takasago'' chant during a morning session at Komyoji Temple in Tokyo's Kamiyacho district on July 2.

Buddhist monk with MBA transforming future of temple

Buddhist monk with MBA transforming future of temple

Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto is seen after a full day's work at Komyoji Temple in Tokyo on June 7, 2016. Matsumoto, 36, has initiated various projects in order to rebuild the lost temple community in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stereograph depicting the stairs of Kurodani Komyoji Temple, taken from the stone bridge Gokuraku-bashi. Gravestones flank both sides of the stairs. Worshippers who seem to have finished praying are coming down the stairs. Monju Pagoda rises behind the trees above the stairs. The wooden signboard on the right says Gobyo (Mausoleum) . Taken in 1904.==Date:1904, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Underwood, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number97‐17‐0]

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

View of the stairs of Kurodani Komyoji Temple taken from Gokuraku-bashi, a stone bridge. Gravestones flank both sides of the stairs. A woman with a parasol poses for the camera in the middle of the stairs. Monju Pagoda rises behind the trees above the stairs. Renchi-in (Kumagai-do) is visible on the right. The statue of Amida Buddha on the left of the stairs was moved and no longer exists today.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Nobushige Horiuchi, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐94‐0]

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Eastern view of the stairs of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple at the northern approach of Renchi-in (Kumagawa-do). Gravestones flank both sides of the stairs. A mother and daughter walk up the stairs. Monju Pagoda rises behind the trees above the stairs. The statue of Amida Buddha in the centre on the left of the stairs was moved and no longer exists today. The three-story Monju Pagoda was built in 1634 to commemorate Tokugawa Hidetada, the second Tokugawa Shogun.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number85‐28‐0]

Monju-do,Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Monju-do,Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

The Sanmon (two-story gate) of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple was built in 1860 in the irimoya style (hip and gable roof) with ornate roof tiles. A hanging plaque bears an inscription by Emperor Gokomatsu (1377-1433) saying, The First Gate of Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land Buddhism). A stone bridge is visible in the right foreground. Taken by Felix Beato.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐26‐0]

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

KAMAKURA KOMYOJI TEMPLE

KAMAKURA KOMYOJI TEMPLE

Komyoji of Zaimokuza in Kamakura is the head temple of the Jodo Sect Chinzeirikugi branch. Rengeji built by Hojo Tsunetoki in 1240 was moved to Zaimokuza in 1243 and renamed Komyoji. The picture is the front gate built in 1495.==Date:unknown, Place:Kamakura, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number24‐30‐0]

Tokyo early birds try to catch spouses, gain cultural knowledge

Tokyo early birds try to catch spouses, gain cultural knowledge

TOKYO, Japan - A Noh artist teaches a group of people how to perform the ''Takasago'' chant during a morning session at Komyoji Temple in Tokyo's Kamiyacho district on July 2. (Kyodo)