At Sho-on-ji Temple, Chief Priest Asakura strives to incorporate innovative methods, such as pop-up ‘temple cafes’ and ‘techno(music) memorial services’, to share information about　Buddhist traditions.

After a talk which introduces the statues and scrolls in the temple’s main hall, and an explanation about the course of events and objectives leading to the establishment of ‘techno memorial services’, you are invited to participate in an actual ‘techno memorial service’. An English interpreter will be present. It is an opportunity to experience Japanese traditions and history from a Buddhist perspective.

Interaction with the children, in the setting of a Japanese retro-style candy store, is a unique way to experience Japanese culture.