On the morning of August 4, 2026, the *Tokudo* ceremony—a rite of passage for becoming a Buddhist monk—was held at Higashi Honganji (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto), the head temple of the Shinshu Otani-ha sect. Children with fresh, eager expressions attended the ceremony, some with their heads shaved and others with their hair tied back.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
