An event where you can enjoy Japanese and Thai culture is being held in Chikusa Ward, Nagoya City.
The event is taking place at Kakōzan Nittaiji Temple, which was founded in the Meiji era to enshrine the Buddha’s relics, known as Busshari, gifted from Thailand.
This is the fourth year the event is being held, and the venue is lined with shops where you can buy Thai miscellaneous goods and food items, as well as shops where you can experience Thai massage.
A total of 45 booths are set up, including shops selling Thai specialties like curry and pad thai, and visitors were enjoying Thai cuisine and more.
The event runs until 8 PM on the 11th and will also be held on the 12th.
Kakōzan Nittaiji Temple
Kakōzan Nittaiji Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nagoya, Japan, uniquely founded in 1904 to enshrine relics of the Buddha gifted by the King of Siam (Thailand). It was established as a “Japan-Thailand Temple” to symbolize international friendship and peace. The temple’s architecture reflects a blend of Japanese and Thai styles, commemorating its origins.
Busshari
“Busshari” refers to Buddhist relics, often enshrined in stupas or pagodas throughout Asia. These sacred objects, which can be physical remains of the Buddha or other revered figures, are central to veneration in Buddhist practice. The tradition of relic veneration dates back to the earliest days of Buddhism, following the parinirvana (passing) of the Buddha.
