Trendy pop culture is leading the way but among Japan's festivals, the old and traditional can be just as refreshing and inspiring.
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The World Heritage site Todaiji Temple in Nara was home to a curious sight on August 7: the cleaning of the 15-meter-tall Buddha statue. ...