Todai-ji

Todai-Ji

Nara, Japan

Copper, wood, and bronze.

Built in 740s rebuilt in the 12th century.

Emperor Shomu.

About the Architect -

Emperor Shomu was the 45th Emperor of Japan, living from the years 724 - 749, he was the Architect of the Todai-Ji. Emperor Shomu had a mixture complex, having a mix of a spiritual and pragmatic mind. In his might to unite all the Japanese clans under one rule, being the Emperor he promoted the acts of Spiritual Unity.