Why did Kita-in Temple (Kawagoe)'s founder reportedly live to age 107? The answer hides in a secrecy that outlasted three shoguns.

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This towering temple and its giant Buddha are only decades old - so why does everything about it feel centuries older? Watch to find out.

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https://youtu.be/7Vd_HttKvAE

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Why does Entsuin Temple's carvings hide Western symbols from a samurai's voyage? The answer traces back to Hasekura Tsunenaga's real journey to Rome.

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Why does Kofuku-ji Temple's compact grounds hide the memory of 150 lost buildings? The answer involves fire, decline, and one drastic Meiji-era law.

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https://youtu.be/zlDT7siob1M

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What ancient stairway has guided pilgrims beneath hundreds of lanterns for centuries? Hase-dera Temple's covered stairs hide a centuries-old tradition of shared prayer.

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https://youtu.be/5bKAuQj5wDg

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What took two artists over a year to paint at Kyoto's oldest Zen temple? Discover why Kennin-ji's ceiling needed twin dragons instead of one.

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https://youtu.be/AMnISpDsuF0

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What warlord planted hundreds of cherry trees just for one lavish party? Here's the story behind Daigo-ji Temple's legendary blossom party and the man who staged it.

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https://youtu.be/XWIF7Szqd5E

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