#Shomu
大和和紀×山岸凉子展、アクスタ出るってよ!しかも先生方がおんみずから選定された絵柄…https://www.city.sapporo.jp/kikaku/shomu/popculture/asakiyumemisi-hiidurutokoro.html
February 27, 2024 at 9:19 AM
In the countryside, farms were abandoned, villages emptied.

In the capital city of Nara, the 4 brothers of the ruling family, Fujiwara, were all killed, empowering rivals who supported devout Buddhist, Emperor Shōmu.

Shōmu saw the malady as his personal failing & ordered sutras (prayers)...
Todaiji Temple and Great Buddha: Emperor Shomu's Vision to Restore a Nation in Crisis | jhistories | Discover Japanese Historical Figures and Their Stories
Tōdaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nara, houses Japan’s Great Buddha. Built by Emperor Shōmu during a smallpox epidemic, it reflects his vision to restore peace through Buddhism.
jhistories.com
July 31, 2026 at 1:11 PM
「『あさきゆめみし』×『日出処の天子』展-大和和紀・山岸凉子 札幌同期二人展-」のグッズ写真!
めちゃくちゃ楽しみです😊

www.city.sapporo.jp/kikaku/shomu...
February 27, 2024 at 1:28 PM
April 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I love this image of the Great Buddha statue in Nara, with the tiny monks capturing the grand size of the statue (15 m/50 ft).

It was built as part of the original temple complex by edict of Emperor Shōmu in 743 AD.

Let's talk about how SMALLPOX spread Buddhism in Japan.

(📷: Yomiuri Shimbun)
July 31, 2026 at 1:11 PM
札幌市『あさきゆめみし』×『日出処の天子』展 -大和和紀・山岸凉子 札幌同期二人展
www.city.sapporo.jp/kikaku/shomu...
#光る君へ #大河
March 14, 2024 at 7:47 PM
平安大河といえばこちらの超豪華なトークイベント、まだチケット買えるみたいですのでぜひご検討を!

www.city.sapporo.jp/kikaku/shomu...
January 8, 2024 at 10:09 AM
An imperial palace called Kuni-kyo was built by Emperor Shomu in what is now Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture.

This palace served as the capital of Japan from 740 to 744.
In the fall, the site is adorned with beautifully blooming cosmos flowers.

📸 03.11.2024

#photography #kyoto #japan
November 3, 2024 at 1:36 PM
advisor: sir, spend less on giant brass buddas

emperor shomu: no,
November 12, 2024 at 6:38 PM
It's thought that Higan (彼岸) began in the reign of Emperor Shōmu (聖武天皇 701-56).
As the main work of harvesting crops drew to a close, people had more time to themselves. Buddhist sects encouraged self-reflection and held sermons to help people reconnect with Buddha.

#Kyoto #京都 #equinox #Japan
March 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
On display at the #Shōsōin Exhibition in Nara:

8th century bronze mirror inlaid with mother-of-pearl, turquoise, and lapis lazuli. Chemical analysis shows mirror was made in China before becoming part of the collection of Emperor Shōmu (r. 724–749).
www.shosoin-ten.jp/info/treasur...
#正倉院
October 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
ポロサツの方羨ましい。

『あさきゆめみし』×『日出処の天子』展
令和6年3月9日(土曜日)~3月24日(日曜日)
本展では大和和紀氏の『あさきゆめみし』、山岸凉子氏の『日出処の天子』をメインとしたマンガに関する企画展、オリジナルグッズ販売、トークイベントを行います。
www.city.sapporo.jp/kikaku/shomu...
www.city.sapporo.jp
September 15, 2023 at 2:21 PM
"These objects were created with precious materials using highly sophisticated techniques... Among them are exotic items such as the Red Sandalwood Sugoroku Board...used by Emperor Shomu himself; the exquisite Blue Glass Cup...and the famous Aloeswood Incense..."Ranjatai." 👀

shosoin-ten.jp/en/
October 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
奈良のポケふた、エンテイ。
奈良といえば飛鳥時代からの美術品があれこれあって霊獣がテーマのものもあれこれあるわけですが。

エンテイはどこから来たのかなとちょっと考えました。

ひとつには奈良の都ということで聖武天皇から帝つながりでエンテイ(炎の皇帝)にしたのかなというのが推測です。

もうひとつはこのポケふたの近くにある法隆寺金堂の柱にある獅子から選んだのかなぁとも思います。

本当のところはちょっとわかりません💦
March 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
meio que abalei na atividade de japones hj e acertei 9 de 10 questoes *video da anitta junbichite korekara sutekina shomu hajimare chitte ha chitteha no caldeirão)
September 10, 2024 at 6:21 PM
It's thought that Higan began in the reign of Emperor Shōmu (聖武天皇 701-56). As the main work of harvesting drew to a close, people had more time to themselves.

Buddhist sects encouraged self-reflection and held sermons to help people connect with Buddha.
#equinox #彼岸会 #彼岸
September 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It seems that Ekan (慧灌 'Hyegwan'), a monk from the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo, first founded a monastic complex here in 629.
Originally known as Hannyadai (般若台), in 735 Emperor Shōmu renamed the temple Hannya-ji (般若寺) after gifting it a copy of the Mahāprajñāpāramitā Sūtra.

#Nara #奈良 #慧灌
October 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Commision from Ronin201 (www.deviantart.com/ronin201)

His OC Annie Chopra chilling in the beach with her two friends Kayla Sarkar (OC from Shomu) and Naomi Hathaway (OC from Cerb).
May 1, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Jion-ji, #japan. This temple was founded by the priest Brahmon on the orders of Emperor Shomu. During the Edo period, it received over 2,000 koku of stamps from the shogunate and flourished as one of the largest temples in the Tohoku region. Cultural […]

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August 15, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Following a small-pox epidemic, famine, and rebellion, Emperor Shōmu in 737 decided to construct a Buddhist prayer hall for the nation.
The original site in Shiga chosen for Tōdai-j was plagued with forest fires. So many problems struck that it was feared the native gods were angry!
#Nara #Todaiji
December 9, 2024 at 3:05 AM
Major archaeological find! More than 1,000 wooden tablets (mokkan) found related to the Daijōsai, an incredibly important but poorly documented enthronement harvest ritual. These are from the enthronement of Shomu in 724. 🤯
www.asahi.com/sp/articles/...
聖武天皇「大嘗祭」に関わる木簡出土 大嘗の文字も 奈良・平城京跡:朝日新聞デジタル
聖武天皇(701~56)が1300年前の即位時に行った「大嘗祭(だいじょうさい)」に関する木簡が、奈良市の平城京跡で大量に見つかった。奈良文化財研究所(奈文研)が19日発表した。大嘗と記された木簡の…
www.asahi.com
March 20, 2024 at 11:16 AM
#maitreya #bodhisattva Statue, Jion-ji, #japan. This temple was founded by the priest Brahmon on the orders of Emperor Shomu. During the Edo period, it received over 2,000 koku of stamps from the shogunate and flourished as one of the largest temples in the […]

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February 16, 2026 at 3:01 PM
GRAAAAAAAAAAZIE ROMAAAAAAAAA, GRANDE SHOMU, BRAVI TUTTI, DAJEEEEEEEEE
March 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM