In addition to the traditional “big Buddhas” found in the standard sightseeing areas of Nara and Kamakura, there are actually other Buddha statues which are nothing less than “oversized” that have been constructed throughout Japan. Some big Buddhas suddenly appear in the middle of a peaceful rural zone or a neighborhood.

This photography collection is the first to capture these extraordinary sights which are interestingly mixed into the landscape throughout Japan, representing an unbalanced blend of strong faith with the everyday that remains intact today. Japan, the country that brought us giant Ultraman and Godzilla, may have been hiding its secret in these huge Buddhas.

This book reveals must-see sights in Japan that are even cooler than Akihabara! Map Included! Toshinari Nakano was born in 1965, and is a well-known broadcast writer.