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Temple bells part of scrap metal used to fuel Japan’s war effort
“The temple bell provision had previously been outlined ... a call of nature there out of his deference to Buddhism. “I thought Japan would lose in the war, because bells that should ring ...
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In secular Japan, what draws so many to temples and shrines? Stamp collecting and tradition
Japan’s unique relationship to faith is on full display during the final week of the year: People celebrate Christmas with an exchange of presents, ring Buddhist temple bells on New Year’s Eve ...
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Asian Art Museum rings in Japanese New Year with 108 chimes of 16th century bronze bell
A 16 th century bronze bell rang 108 times on Sunday during a celebration of the Japanese ... temple in Tajima Province and now part of the museum’s permanent collection, was overseen by Zen ...