DOCUMENTARY
Yakushiji Temple: Historic Restoration of a 1300-year-old Pagoda
DOCUMENTARY
2023
52 minutes Episode(s): 2
english
English
Capturing the intricate beauty of an ancient Japanese art, this documentary follows the 11-year-long historic restoration of the World Heritage Site, Toto, a 1300-year-old wooden pagoda at Yakushiji Temple.
The pagoda was first disassembled into more than 10 thousand parts and then restored or replaced before being re-assembled. A testament to cutting-edge Japanese technology, the pagoda is resistant to powerful earthquakes despite construction with a limited use of metal.
The footage showcases traditional Japanese aesthetics and never-before-seen construction techniques passed down from ancient Japan.
The pagoda was first disassembled into more than 10 thousand parts and then restored or replaced before being re-assembled. A testament to cutting-edge Japanese technology, the pagoda is resistant to powerful earthquakes despite construction with a limited use of metal.
The footage showcases traditional Japanese aesthetics and never-before-seen construction techniques passed down from ancient Japan.
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