Watch The World Heritage Sites in Japan Season 1 Episode 10 Online
- COUNTRIES: Japan
- Subtitles: 日本語,English
Founded in the 7th century, Horyu-ji Temple in the Nara region is home to one of the oldest wooden structures in the world. Under imperial rule, Horyu-ji was established to spread Buddhism, which had just been introduced to Japan from China. We look at the Japanese social concept of wa or harmony and the survival of these buildings over the centuries.
