Japan's 1,200-year-old eternal flame survives massive temple fire | WATCH

A fire destroyed the historic Reikado Hall at Japan’s Daisho-in temple complex, home to a sacred “eternal flame” believed to ...

‘Eternal Flame’ Still Burns After Fire That Destroyed Buddhist Hall in Japan

The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more than 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and ...
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Fire guts 1,200-year-old Japanese temple for sacred eternal flame

A devastating fire destroyed a Japanese temple building in western Japan on Wednesday (May 20). The Reikado Hall of Daishoin ...

Japan temple fire destroys hall housing 1,200-year-old ‘eternal flame’

The destruction of Reikado Hall on Miyajima island has reignited concerns over protecting Japan’s centuries-old wooden heritage sites from recurring fire risks and natural disasters.

Temple bells part of scrap metal used to fuel Japan’s war effort

In 1941, when the Japanese government was salvaging metal from wherever it could for the looming Pacific War, the nation’s ...

Famous temple in Japan’s Mount Koya urges summer visitors to avoid revealing attire

Discover the new dress code implemented at Mount Koya temple in Japan to ensure respectful attire for all visitors. Read more ...

S. Korean temple agrees to return stolen statue to Japan next year

SEOUL—A South Korean temple has reiterated its agreement to return a stolen Buddhist statue to its rightful owner, a Japanese ...