Buddha in Kamakura

Kamakura is the city located in an hour train trip from Tokyo.
This big buddha made of bronze is in this city.
The height is 12.38m, made in 1243.
Then current, this buddha was made of woods.
Strong wind, several typhoons destroyed this budda since then.
Now rebuilt in 1495, sitting like photo.

Cicada

This cicada I found at lesure park is the famous insect singin in the mid of summer.
We feel the hot summer when this cicadas start singing loudly.
This is very peaceful insect with no sting, just sucking juice from tree.