Temple founded centuries ago helps out with unique modern ceremony in Osaka Prefecture. Each year, monks from Shinguji, a temple in the town of Yao, Osaka Prefecture that was founded in the late 17th century, hold a massive funeral service. Last year’s ceremony was to celebrate and put to rest more than 50,000 individuals. Thankfully, … Continue reading Buddhist monks in Japan preparing to hold funeral service for thousands of stuffed animals, dolls