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Zenko-ji temple lit up

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit up on Feb. 7, 2025, as a five-day lantern festival begins.

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The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit in green on Feb. 9, 2024.

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Zenko-ji temple bell tower lit up in Ukrainian colors

A bell tower at Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit up in the yellow and blue colors of the Ukrainian national flag on Feb. 9, 2023.

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Dalai Lama arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - The Dalai Lama (L) greets priests from Zenko temple in Nagano upon his arrival at Narita airport east of Tokyo on June 18, 2010. The Tibetan spiritual leader came to Japan at the invitation of the Buddhist temple for an 11-day stay.

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Japan soccer coach, actress form policy group for environment

Actress Keiko Takeshita (R), Japan's national soccer coach Takeshi Okada (C) and Zenko Oda pose for photos during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 11. Okada and others have set up the policy recommendation group ''Group Environment Initiative,'' headed by Oda, aimed at helping build a society that is mainly based on renewable energy.

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Former Prime Minister Suzuki dies at 93

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki (file photo taken in 1986) died of pneumonia July 19 at a Tokyo hospital. He was 93. Suzuki became premier in July 1980, succeeding Masayoshi Ohira.

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Suzuki appointed new environment minister

TOKYO, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Shunichi Suzuki, newly appointed environment minister, enters the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 30. Suzuki, 49, son of former Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki, has replaced Hiroshi Oki, 75.

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Zenko Suzuki

Zenko Suzuki Born on Jan. 11, 1911 in Iwate Prefecture. After graduating from the Agriculture and Forestry Ministry's Fisheries Institute (now Tokyo University of Fisheries) in 1935, Suzuki worked for various fisheries organizations. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1947. Suzuki became Japan's 70th prime minister on July 17, 1980 following the sudden death of then Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira. He served as premier until Nov. 27, 1982. Photo was taken in February, 1986.

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Hidden Buddha statue at temple in central Japan opens to public

People visit Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, on April 3, 2022, as the temple opens its hidden Buddha statue to the public in a rare event last held in 2015.

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(1)Arafat's memory in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - In this photo taken in October 1981, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat is seen talking with then Japanese Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki in Tokyo when he first visited Japan. Arafat died at Percy Military Training Hospital on the outskirts of Paris at 3:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. (Kyodo)

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PRIME MINISTER ZENKO SUZUKI

JAPAN CHANGES PILOTS,Zenko Suzuki,==Date:circa 1980, Place:Tokyo,JAPAN, (Credit:INTERNATIONAL MOTION PICTURE/Kyodo News Images)

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Prime Minister Visits Northern Territories

This is the first visit by Prime Minister Suzuki Zenko as an incumbent. The territorial issue remains in a severe state. 　 The Sea of Okhotsk, Prime Minister Suzuki Zenko on his inspection tour, being welcomed by local residents, Prime Minister Suzuki Zenko and others involved in the campaign for the return of the Northern Territories, Russian and Japanese patrol vessels in the straits, discussions between the government and local fishermen, kelp fishing, and an actor presenting his own song at a lecture by the Liberal Democratic Party, wishing for the return of the Northern Territories. The film was shot on an unknown date. Date of shooting unknown, Release date: September 25, 1981.

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The Northern Territories: Islands That Have Yet to Return

As Japan and the Soviet Union continue to disagree over the ownership of the Northern Territories, a caravan launches a campaign. 　 A caravan of people demanding the return of the Northern Territories visits Secretary of Internal Affairs and Communications Inamura, shaking his hand in encouragement; scenes at Cape Nosappu; people peering through binoculars at the Northern Territories in the distance; scenes of talks between Japan and the Soviet Union; the caravan travels around the country; scenes at a meeting in Nagoya demanding the return of the Northern Territories; greetings from Aichi Governor Nakaya Yoshiaki; and more. Fishermen fishing for kelp. Date of shooting unknown, release date: September 15, 1984.

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The Northern Territories: Public Opinion on the Rise

A national convention to demand the return of the Northern Territories was held in Kudan, Tokyo. 　 <Caption> Scenes from the National Convention to Demand the Return of the Northern Territories held at Kudan Kaikan in Ichigaya, leaflet distribution on the streets, the resolution passed at the Diet, Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka on an official visit to the Soviet Union, the signing of the joint statement by Japan and the Soviet Union, the fishing grounds in the 200 nautical mile waters, demonstrators marching toward the Diet, and more. Date of shooting unknown, Date of release: October 14, 1977.

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Use of drones banned in grounds of Nagano temple

Notice posted at Zenko-ji, Buddhist temple in the central Japanese city of Nagano, on May 19, 2015, says the use of drones is banned inside its grounds. The decision was made after a drone operated by a 15-year-old boy had crashed there during a special event earlier in the month. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gokaicho event starts at Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano

Replicas of the Amida-Nyorai, Kannon-Bosatsu and Seishi-Bosatsu statues, which are kept in absolute secrecy, are shown to the public at the main hall of Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano, central Japan, on April 5, the start of the temple's Maedachi Honzon Gokaicho event. The statues were brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The event, which is held only once in seven years, will run through May 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gokaicho event starts at Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano

Worshippers touch the sacred pillar called Eko-bashira, in front of the main hall of Zenko-ji Temple, one of the most magnificent Buddhist temples in Japan, in Nagano, central Japan, on April 5, 2015, the start of the temple's Maedachi Honzon Gokaicho event. During the event held only once every seven years, replicas of the Amida-Nyorai, Kannon-Bosatsu and Seishi-Bosatsu statues, which are normally kept in absolute secrecy, are shown to the public. The statues were brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The event will run through May 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Gokaicho event starts at Zenko-ji Temple in Nagano

Worshippers touch the sacred pillar called Eko-bashira, in front of the main hall of Zenko-ji Temple, one of the most magnificent Buddhist temples in Japan, in Nagano, central Japan, on April 5, 2015, the start of the temple's Maedachi Honzon Gokaicho event. During the event held only once every seven years, replicas of the Amida-Nyorai, Kannon-Bosatsu and Seishi-Bosatsu statues, which are normally kept in absolute secrecy, are shown to the public. The statues were brought into Japan when Buddhism was first introduced in the 6th century. The event will run through May 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Zenko-ji temple

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit in yellow on Feb. 11, 2021.

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Zenko-ji temple

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit in green on Feb. 11, 2021.

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Zenko-ji temple

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit in red on Feb. 11, 2021.

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Zenko-ji temple

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit in purple on Feb. 11, 2021.

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Zenko-ji temple

Lanterns are lit on a path leading to the main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, on Feb. 11, 2021.

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Zenko-ji temple

Lanterns are lit on a path leading to the main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, on Feb. 11, 2021.

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Zenko-ji temple

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit in blue on Feb. 11, 2021.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Former Japanese Nordic combined skier Kenji Ogiwara, who won gold at the Albertville and Lillehammer Olympics, runs at Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, on April 1, 2021, for the Tokyo Olympics torch relay. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

Former Japanese Nordic combined skier Kenji Ogiwara, who won gold at the Albertville and Lillehammer Olympics, runs at Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, on April 1, 2021, for the Tokyo Olympics torch relay. (Pool photo)

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Japan soccer coach, actress form policy group for environment

TOKYO, Japan - Actress Keiko Takeshita (R), Japan's national soccer coach Takeshi Okada (Cjand Zenko Oda pose for photos during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 11. Okada and others have set up the policy recommendation group ''Group Environment Initiative,'' headed by Oda, aimed at helping build a society that is mainly based on renewable energy. (Kyodo)

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The temple at Amida Pond

Wakoji Temple was established in 1698 at Kitahorie in Nishi Ward, Osaka. Legend has it that Honda Zenko saw an apparition of the Buddha at this pond in 600 and constructed Zenkoji Temple in Shinano (Nagano Prefecture) to worship this apparition. This temple is a popular tourist attraction in Osaka. Mid-Meiji Period.==Date:unknown, Place:Osaka, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number71‐10‐0]

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Dalai Lama arrives in Japan

NARITA, Japan - The Dalai Lama (L) greets priests from Zenko temple in Nagano upon his arrival at Narita airport east of Tokyo on June 18, 2010. The Tibetan spiritual leader came to Japan at the invitation of the Buddhist temple for an 11-day stay. (Kyodo)

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Former Prime Minister Suzuki dies at 93

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki (file photo taken in 1986) died of pneumonia July 19 at a Tokyo hospital. He was 93. Suzuki became premier in July 1980, succeeding Masayoshi Ohira. (Kyodo)

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(4)Ex-Chinese Communist Party chief Zhao Ziyang dies

BEIJING, China - Chinese Prime Minister Zhao Ziyang (L) is in talks with Japanese Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki during his visit to Japan on May 31, 1982. Zhao died of heart ailment in a Beijing hospital on April 28. (Kyodo)

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Suzuki appointed new environment minister

TOKYO, Japan - Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Shunichi Suzuki, newly appointed environment minister, enters the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 30. Suzuki, 49, son of former Prime Minister Zenko Suzuki, has replaced Hiroshi Oki, 75. (Kyodo)