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Jizo Japanese sculptures at Zojoji Temple in spring time at Tokyo Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Rows jizo statues with red bibs, hats, flower and colorful wind mills at Zojoji temple in Tokyo, Japan. it represent the children Royalty Free Stock Photo

Jizo at Zojoji Temple, Tokyo, Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Zojoji Temple is notable for its relationship with the Royalty Free Stock Photo

Jizo statues at Zojoji temple, Tokyo Royalty Free Stock Photo

Jizo Statues at Zojoji Temple in Tokyo, Japan. Zojoji Temple is notable for its relationship with the Tokugawa clan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Jizo Buddha statues at Zojoji temple, Tokyo Royalty Free Stock Photo

Zojoji Temple Ã¥Â¢âÃ¤Â¸Å Ã¥Â¯Âº, ZÃÂjÃÂji is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Japanese Buddhism in the Kanto Region. Standing next to Tokyo Tower, the temple grounds consist of some impressive structures as well as a mausoleum of the Tokugawa family and a small museum. The temple was originally built in the year 1393 and moved to its present location in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu who selected it as his family temple. The mausoleum of the family is located at the back of the complex and contains the tombs of six of the Tokugawa shogun. In Japan, some women find comfort in Jizo statues which line temples and cemeteries across the country. The statues are believed to be protectors of children and unborn babies in traditional Japanese Buddhist teachings. It is believed that as the babies did not have the chance to build up good karma on earth, Jizo helps smuggle the children into the afterlife in the sleeves of his robe.