Despite facing many trials since it was built in 730, the Five-Story Pagoda at Kohfukuji remains a symbol of resilience, carrying people's prayers across time.
But why did Kohfukuji select Hakkaisan? “We were fascinated by the spiritual features and culture of the land there,” said Myoshun Tsuji, of Kohfukuji Temple.
The “Year of the Rat” has certainly gotten off to an inauspicious start, what with the COVID-19 pandemic, trade wars, a shaky global economy,...