Myozen-ji Temple
In the Edo period, Myozen-ji Temple functioned as town’s meeting place where you can listen to monk’s sermon. Myozen-ji is […]
In the Edo period, Myozen-ji Temple functioned as town’s meeting place where you can listen to monk’s sermon. Myozen-ji is […]
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