"Sound! Euphonium" Author Ayano Takeda Tours Historic Temples in Uji
Ayano Takeda, the author of the popular anime series "Sound! Euphonium," toured four historic temples in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, ahead of a special spring public viewing event. As a local resident and the creator of a work deeply rooted in this setting, Takeda visited Manpuku-ji, Hojo-in, Eshin-in, and Kosei-ji temples. At Manpuku-ji, the head temple of the Obaku Zen school, she explored the National Treasure Daiohondo Hall and the Matsuinkodo Hall, which is opening to the public for the first time in twelve years. She also visited Hojo-in Temple, located near the famous Uji Bridge featured in her anime, where she admired an Important Cultural Property Jizo Bodhisattva statue. The tour continued to Eshin-in and Kosei-ji temples, the latter being the first training monastery of Soto Zen founder Dogen. At Kosei-ji, Takeda viewed the meditation hall, also opening for the first time, and learned about the building's historical connection to Fushimi Castle. The article highlights the intersection of pop culture tourism and traditional heritage, showcasing Takeda's personal appreciation for the cultural and historical significance of her hometown's landmarks.
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"Sound! Euphonium" Author Ayano Takeda Tours Historic Temples in Uji
Ayano Takeda, the author of the popular anime series "Sound! Euphonium," toured four historic temples in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, ahead of a special spring public viewing event. As a local resident and the creator of a work deeply rooted in this setting, Takeda visited Manpuku-ji, Hojo-in, Eshin-in, and Kosei-ji temples. At Manpuku-ji, the head temple of the Obaku Zen school, she explored the National Treasure Daiohondo Hall and the Matsuinkodo Hall, which is opening to the public for the first time in twelve years. She also visited Hojo-in Temple, located near the famous Uji Bridge featured in her anime, where she admired an Important Cultural Property Jizo Bodhisattva statue. The tour continued to Eshin-in and Kosei-ji temples, the latter being the first training monastery of Soto Zen founder Dogen. At Kosei-ji, Takeda viewed the meditation hall, also opening for the first time, and learned about the building's historical connection to Fushimi Castle. The article highlights the intersection of pop culture tourism and traditional heritage, showcasing Takeda's personal appreciation for the cultural and historical significance of her hometown's landmarks.
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