The statue was cast in 1252 and originally located inside a large temple hall. However, the temple buildings were washed away by a tsunami tidal wave in the end of the 15th century, and since then the Buddha stands in the open air.

Even though the broadcast is mainly in japanese, it's makes traffic jam a little bit less annoying.

More photos of Tokyo from the observation deck of the Mori tower here...

More photos of Tokyo from the observation deck of the Mori tower here...

Top of Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills

@ Roppongi Hills - Tokyo

Something's coming :-)
@ Senzoku - South of Meguroku - Tokyo

That looks quite heavy...
@ Senzoku - South of Meguroku - Tokyo

@ Senzoku - South of Meguroku - Tokyo

Festival food : YUMMY :-)
@ Senzoku - South of Meguroku - Tokyo

Festival food : YUMMY :-)
@ Senzoku - South of Meguroku - Tokyo

Tough job to go around carrying this...
@ Senzoku - South of Meguroku - Tokyo