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Yakuza who frequent the Enryakuji temple on Mt Hiei, a traditional and historical temple are no longer allowed. While the temple is in a location that’s fairly remote, the amount of yakuza in the largest crime family, “Yamaguchi Gumi” located a distance away in Kobe with 78,000 members spread out! This is partially happening because of the Olympus Camera Company problems and scandal that involve yakuza. (FT – Enryakuji)
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Why pagodas which made of wood, don’t sway and break down in an earthquake? The answer is in the levels where the eaves pop out so far. A) it helps with the foundation and water run off, otherwise, the water would just soften the foundation. B) it acts as stabilizers! There’s also a giant spire that hangs from the center. It acts like a pendulum so it helps keep the balance right. At times it doesn’t even touch the ground. How did Japanese architects in the 7th century know this? (Gizmodo – Pagoda)
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