On June 21, 2026, an event was held at Ryuganji Temple in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, to recreate the "Raiko" (coming of Amida Buddha accompanied by 25 bodhisattvas) – a ritual where Amida Buddha visits those chanting Buddhist prayers – using drones. Worshippers cheered and pointed their smartphones at the sight of drones carrying numerous bodhisattvas flying through the temple hall.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
