The photo book contains photographs of the sculptural beauty of the eight restored Rakan statues and each process of the Rakan statue restoration work, which had not been published so far.
In addition, a commentary on the Rakan statue by Kenshin Hori, a deacon and curator of Gohyaku Rakanji Temple on Mt. However, it is a photo book that is spectacular and readable.
The photobook will be sold at Ribonsha, etc., and from December 1st to December 30th, CAMPFIRE’s crowdfunding will be used to set attractive returns and sell it.

＞Crowdfunding project page

From the photobook contribution
Rakan statues have been protected by many people over the natural disasters and wars for more than 300 years since the first statue. We have a mission to pass on this irreplaceable and wonderful cultural heritage to the next generation.
Restoration artist Takeshi Nagai

Ms. Michiko Chiyoda’s work will give us an opportunity to think about the restoration and preservation of cultural properties. And it tells us that the process and time will be “prayer”.
Tenonzan Gohyaku Rakanji Butler / Curator Hori Kenshin

Exhibition held at the same time
Along with the publication of the photo book, we will hold an exhibition “Inheritance of the 500 Rakan Restoration Prayer” at the JCII Club 25 Gallery from December 21st (Tue) to December 26th (Sun), 2021.

A photographic work by Michiko Chiyoda, which records restoration efforts to connect the 500 Rakan statues to the future, and an interview video by Mizuki Matsuyama, who conveys the words of the restorer. We will introduce it at a lecture by the restorer Takeshi Nagai and convey the importance of inheriting cultural properties.

“Inheritance of Prayer-Restoration of 500 Arhats” Exhibition

＞Japan Camera Museum Official Website

Lecture on restoration of Buddha statue (real lecture & online delivery at a later date) *Free

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