The infant she holds is said to be 15 meters long, the same height as the famous Great Buddha statue at Todaiji Temple in the ancient capital of Nara. The Kaga Dai-Kannon statue – shining gold ...

The android edition of Kannon, also known as Kanjizai Bosatsu, talked to the audience at Kodaiji temple in Higashiyama Ward on a recent day with the hope of sharing the teachings of Buddha.

This led to efforts to resume construction, and after some trying times, the Kannon was completed in 1960. Inside the statue, there’s an altar along with numerous Buddha figurines. It’s ...