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Dragon reformation and the largest clay Budda in Japan: A visit to Okadera Temple【Photos】
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Casey Baseel
May 6, 2024 - Tweet
- Japan
- (Buddha statues • Buddhist statues • COK • culture • dragons • Four Great Temples of Yamato • history • Nara • Nara Prefecture • SNJO • temples • tourism • travel)
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