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Buddhist statue stolen from Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago is returned from Korea

A 14th-century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and Korea over its ownership that had ...
Newsweek

Ancient Japanese Temple Built 1,200 Years Ago Vandalized by Teen Tourist

An eighth century temple in Japan has been vandalized by a Canadian teen tourist, according to local police. The monument in question is the Toshodaiji Temple, located in the city of Nara, which lies ...
CNN

South Korea court rejects temple’s claim to statue it says pirates pillaged

A South Korean court on Wednesday rejected a Buddhist temple’s claim to a statue that it said Japanese pirates looted in the 14th century, clearing the way for Japan to press for its return. The ...
Greek Reporter

Japan Unveils First AI Buddhist Monk Robot

Japan unveils its first AI buddhist monk robot as Kyoto University researchers turn to technology to support temples facing ...
New York Post

17-year-old tourist accused of vandalizing 8th-century Japanese temple

A 17-year-old Canadian boy was taken in for questioning in Japan for allegedly carving up a pillar at a 1,200-year-old Buddhist temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, local police said. The ...
FOX8 Cleveland

Buddhist statue stolen nearly 13 years ago returned

TOKYO (AP) — A 14th century Korean Buddhist statue stolen from a Japanese temple nearly 13 years ago was returned on Monday, following a yearslong legal battle between Japan and South Korea over its ...