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2023.08.26
Ushiku Daibutsu

The Ushiku Daibutsu.
Its total height is 120 meters, symbolizing the twelve rays of light emanating from Amida Buddha. It is the world’s tallest standing bronze statue.

Its ears are 10 meters long, and its index finger is 7 meters long.
The Great Buddha of Nara could fit in the palm of its hand, and it’s three times the size of the Statue of Liberty.
When you stand right in front of it, it’s even bigger than you could ever imagine!

Once inside the statue, you’ll find a unique and fantastical space filled with light—one you’d never expect to find inside a giant Buddha statue.

When you go up to the next floor, about 3,400 Buddha statues carved into the walls shine brightly.
I chose the special limited-edition double-page goshuin stamp. ^^


　

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    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”