Reihokan Museum Newsletter

It features information about exhibitions, introductions to collections, serialized articles, columns, and more.
The Reihokan Newsletter is distributed free of charge at the Reihokan Museum, Kongobuji Temple, Danjo Garan, Okunoin, Daishi Kyokai, and the Koyasan Tourist Association.
We regularly send these to members of the Reihokan Friendship Association.

Among the author names, the names in parentheses indicate library staff members.

Table of Contents of Reihokan News

Issue 153 (Published February 14, 2026)(2030KB)

Winter Exhibition 2025: "The Art of Esoteric Buddhism - The Count of Happiness"
Collection Introduction 122: "Eight-Character Manjushri Mandala" (Collection of Shōchi-in Temple) (Mizuki Sugawara)
Ancient Architecture of Koyasan, Part 44: "Garan Daidai-do" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Special Feature: Koyasan "Investigation of the Nationally Registered Tangible Folk Cultural Property: Small Wooden Five-Ring Pagoda and Related Materials Donated to Koyasan (Part 4): Addresses of Donors and Recipients" (Masayoshi Toba)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　←PDF

2025 (2025)

Issue 152 (Published October 4, 2025)(1938KB)

Issue 152 (Published October 4, 2025)

Autumn Special Exhibition: "Okunoin Temple, Mount Koya - The Beginning and Spread of the Faith in Kobo Daishi"
Collection Introduction 121: "Six-Character Name of Amida Buddha" (Collection of Hoju-in Temple) (Masayoshi Toba)
Museum training report
Special Feature: Mount Koya - Calligraphy "Secret Record of Mount Koya's Three-Pronged Pine Tree" (Collection of Hoju-in Temple) (Director: Teruaki Omori)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　←PDF

Issue 151 (Published July 1, 2025)(1889KB)

2025 44th Grand Treasure Exhibition "Masterpieces of Koyasan - Buddhas and Plants"
Collection Introduction 120: "National Treasure: Painting of the Buddha's Nirvana," owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Masashi Kentani)
The Wildlife of Koyasan, Part 8: "Specified Invasive Alien Species: Raccoon, Masked Palm Civet, and Red-billed Leiothrix" by Yasunori Nishida　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ←PDF

Issue 150 (Published April 1, 2025)(1993KB)

Exhibition commemorating the designation as an Important Cultural Property: "The Great Temple Complex"

Special Exhibition Commemorating the Designation as an Important Cultural Property in Fiscal Year 2025: "The Great Temple Complex"
Special Feature: Mount Koya - The Charm of "Light Rubbings" that Decipher History Carved into Stone by Light, by Hideyuki Kamisugi
Collection Introduction 119: "Damaged Central Pillar of the Konpon Daito" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection) (Masashi Ken'ya)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 ←PDF

Issue 149 (Published February 15, 2025)(2155KB)

2024 Winter Regular Exhibition: "The Art of Esoteric Buddhism" - Various Aspects of Cultural Properties
Collection Introduction 118: "Shinto Consecration Ritual Tools" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection) (Masayoshi Toba)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 43 "Fumon-in Main Hall" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Special Feature: Mount KoyaNationally registered tangible folk cultural property　 Investigation of Small Wooden Five-Ring Pagodas and Related Materials Dedicated to Koyasan (Part 3): Wooden Box ②" (Masakazu Toba)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　←PDF

2024 (2024)

Issue 148 (Published October 14, 2024)(1933KB)

Information on the 2024 Autumn Special Exhibition "Koyasan and World Heritage Sites"
Collection Introduction 117: "Seated Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha with a Crown" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection) (Masashi Ken'ya)
Museum training report
Special Feature: Koyasan "Stone markers spread throughout Japan" by Hiroshi Kaibe
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　←PDF

Issue 147 (Published July 15, 2024)(2044KB)

2024 44th Grand Treasure Exhibition "Masterpieces of Koyasan" (Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of World Heritage Site Registration)
　Concurrent exhibition: "Scary? Want to know? The world of hell and paradise?"
Special Feature: Koyasan "Investigation of the Koyasan-dedicated small wooden five-ring pagoda and related materials, a nationally registered tangible folk cultural property (Part 2): Wooden box ①" (Masayoshi Toba)
Collection Introduction 116: "Jizo Bodhisattva Mandala" (Collection of Entsuji Temple) (Masashi Ken'ya)
Wildlife of Koyasan, Part 7: "Japanese Serow and Japanese Deer (Increased Population)" by Yasunori Nishida　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum ←PDF

Issue 146 (Published April 14, 2024)(1908KB)

Spring 2024 Special Exhibition: "Kongōbu-ji Temple - Its Establishment and Treasures"
Special feature: Mount Koya "The Kamakura Shogunate and the Construction of the Koyasan Town Stones" by Daiki Kikuchi
Collection Introduction 115: "Portrait of Toyotomi Hideyoshi," owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Masakazu Toba)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　←PDF

Issue 145 (Published February 11, 2024)(1759KB)

2023 Winter Regular Exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism" ~Dragon of Prayer~
Collection Introduction 114: "Important Cultural Property: Gilt Bronze Water God Statue" (Masashi Kentani)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 42 "Fugen-in Main Hall" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Special Feature: Koyasan "Investigation of the Koyasan-dedicated Small Wooden Five-Ring Pagoda and Related Materials (Part 1): Production Process" (Masayoshi Toba)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　←PDF

2023 (Reiwa 5)

Issue 144 (Published October 9, 2023)(2159KB)

Autumn 2023 Special Exhibition: "Disciples of Kobo Daishi Kukai"
Collection Introduction 113: "The Pilgrimage Procedure of Myōe Shōnin to Kongōbu-ji Temple" (Masayoshi Toba)
Museum training report (Masataka Toba)
Special Feature: Koyasan "Investigation of Koyasan's Stone Markers (1)" by Asei Sato and Toru Sakiyama
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　←PDF

Issue 143 (Published July 9, 2023)(2517KB)

Information on the "From the Great Master to the Great Master" Exhibition Commemorating the 1250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi, the Founder of the Buddhist Sect
Collection Introduction 112: "Illustrated Biography of Koyasan Daishi" (by Chieko Watachi)
Documents of Mount Koya (23) "Vajrayana Trapezoidal Relic Container and Donation Letter" (Kenya Masashi)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 41: "Important Cultural Property Fugen-in Temple Shikyakumon Gate" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Wildlife of Koyasan, Part 6: "The Pheasant and the Copper Pheasant (National Bird and Endemic Species of Japan)" by Yasunori Nishida
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　←PDF

Issue 142 (Published April 9, 2023)(1950KB)

Information on the "From the Great Master to the Great Master" Exhibition Commemorating the 1250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi, the Founder of the Buddhist Sect
Archaeology of Koyasan (28) "Koyasan Groundbreaking Remains⑤ Estimated Groundbreaking Remains Excavated from the Site of Hannyain Temple" by Shinichi Sagawa
Special feature: Mount Koya: From the Master to the Master - The dedication of "Rogoshiki" (Masashi Togaya)
Reihokan Diary ② "Storage Room" (Masakazu Toba)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　←PDF

Issue 141 (Published February 18, 2023)(979KB)

2022 Winter Exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism"
Collection Introduction 111: "Small Tile Box (Six Pieces, Two Pieces)" (Masayoshi Toba)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 40: "Seiryoin Temple, the Mausoleum of Naomasa Ii" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Special feature: Mount Koya "Saint Teikyo (Kamakura Buddhist priest)" (Director Omori Shoryu)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum

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2022 (Reiwa 4)

Issue 140 (Published October 10, 2022)(1003KB)

Autumn 2022 Special Exhibition: "Containers that Protect Buddha - To House, Contain, and Enclose"
Archaeology of Koyasan (27) "Koyasan Groundbreaking Site ④ Groundbreaking Site Excavated at Daimon" by Shinichi Sagawa
Collection Introduction 110: "Small Wooden Five-Ring Pagoda and Related Materials Dedicated to Mount Koya" (Collection of Entsuji Temple) (Masayoshi Toba)
Treasure Museum Diary (Kenya Masashi)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum

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Issue 139 (Published July 10, 2022)(1828KB)

The 43rd Koyasan Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Koyasan: Numbers and Koyasan"
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 39: "Important Cultural Property Shojoshin-in Temple, the Mausoleum of Kenshin Uesugi" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Creatures of Koyasan, Part 5: "The Japanese Tree Frog (Earlier Spawning)" by Yasunori Nishida
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 14) Fire ③ (Masayoshi Toba)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum

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Issue 138 (Published April 9, 2022)(1059KB)

Spring 2022 Special Exhibition: "The Kamakura Period and Mount Koya"
Archaeology of Koyasan (26) "Koyasan Groundbreaking Site ③ Tokugawa Family Mausoleum" by Shinichi Sagawa
Collection Introduction 109: "Jōkyūki Emaki" (Illustrated Scroll of the Jōkyū Chronicle), owned by Ryūkōin Temple (Masashi Kentani)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum

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2021 (Reiwa 3)

Issue 137 (Published October 20, 2021)(1682KB)

Upon assuming the position of Director of Koyasan Reihokan Museum (Director: Teruaki Omori)
Announcement of the Great Treasure Exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the opening of Koyasan Reihokan Museum
2021 Winter Regular Exhibition: "The Art of Esoteric Buddhism"
Archaeology of Mt. Koya (25) "The remains of the Koyasan grounds ② The remains of Hosho-in Temple (Part 2)" by Shinichi Sagawa
Collection Introduction 108: "Guidelines for Visitors," one sheet, owned by the Reihokan Museum (Masayoshi Toba)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 38: "Important Cultural Property: Seijoshin-in Temple, the Mausoleum of Satake Yoshishige" by Yoshihiro Narumi
The first introduction of the documents from Mount Koya (22)! About the "Opening Imperial Letter" (Masashi Togaya)
Creatures of Mount Koya Part 4 "Blue-and-white Dragonfly and Large-blue Dragonfly" by Yasunori Nishida
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum

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Issue 136 (Published April 3, 2021)(1493KB)

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Koyasan Reihokan Museum (Director: Fumihiko Yamaguchi)
Information on the 100th Anniversary Exhibition of the Great Treasure House "Treasures of Mount Koya"
Koyasan Reihokan Museum100 Year History
2020 Winter Regular Exhibition: "The Art of Esoteric Buddhism - Scriptures and Buddhas"
2020 business report
2021 Business Introduction

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2020 (Reiwa 2)

Issue 135 (Published October 2, 2020)(1787KB)

The Great Treasure House Exhibition commemorating the 1100th anniversary of the bestowal of the posthumous title "Treasures of Mount Koya: The Imperial Family and Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 107: "Emperor Showa's Calligraphy: Imperial Plaque 'Kobo'" One scroll, owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 37 "Hideyasu Matsudaira and His Mother's Mausoleum" (Part 2) by Yoshihiro Narumi
Special Feature: Report on the Reiwa 2 Summer Exhibition "Nyorai -NYORAI-"
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 12) Fire ② (Masataka Toba)
Documents of Mount Koya (21) On the "Emperor Godaigo's Imperial Decree" (Masashi Togaya)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Let's have tea at Mount Koya ③

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Issue 134 (Published April 13, 2020)(1285KB)

2020 Spring Special Exhibition "Buddhas and Animals"
Collection Introduction 106: "Illustrations for the Novel of Kobo Daishi," Volume 4, Kongobu-ji Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 36 "Hideyasu Matsudaira and His Mother's Mausoleum" (Part 1) by Yoshihiro Narumi
Special feature: Fire prevention equipment for cultural properties
Archaeology of Mt. Koya (24) "The remains of the Koyasan grounds ① The ruins of Hosho-in Temple (Part 1)" by Shinichi Sagawa
Documents from Mount Koya (20): "Regarding the newly discovered 'Certificate of Divine Title' at Kiyotaka Inari Shrine" (Masashi Togaya)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum　
Creatures of Mount Koya Part 3 "Flying Through the Forest at Night (Flying Squirrels and Flying Squirrels)" by Yasunori Nishida

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Issue 133 (Published February 4, 2020)(1382KB)

2019 Winter Exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism"
Collection Introduction 105: "Image of Marishiten" (one scroll), owned by Hoju-in Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Announcements from Koyasan Reihokan Museum, event reports, etc.
Special Feature: Museum Lecture "A slightly different way to appreciate cultural properties"
Archaeology of Mount Koya (23) "Reading the inscriptions on stone pagodas ⑤" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 11) Fire ① (Masataka Toba)
Living Creatures of Mount Koya Part 2 "Early Spring Amulet (Fukujusou)" by Yasunori Nishida

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2019 (Reiwa １)

Issue 132 (Published October 7, 2019)(1910KB)

Autumn 2019 Special Exhibition: "Forms of Prayer - The World of Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Objects"
Collection Introduction 104: "Gilt Bronze Flower Vase" One piece, owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 35 "Kongosanmai-in Guest Hall and Kitchen (3)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Report on the Reihokan Friends' Cultural Lecture "Mysterious Stories Related to Mount Koya"
Cultural Heritage Experience Project "Koyasan Town Stone Rubbing Experience" Report: Participant Comments
Documents of Mount Koya (19) On the "Donation of the Five-pronged Bell Pestle by Monk Kosei" (Masashi Togaya)
Announcements from Koyasan Reihokan Museum, including reports on new collections
Let's have tea at Mt. Koya ②

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Issue 131 (Published July 14, 2019)(1878KB)

2019 40th Koyasan Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Mount Koya: The Sparkling Beauty of Lacquerware"
New discovery! Entsuji Temple 84,000 Treasure Pagoda Special Opening
Collection Item 103: "Dagger (made by Shoji)" One set, owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mt. Koya Part 34 "Kongosanmai-in Guest Hall and Kitchen (2)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Special Feature: Cultural Property Preservation Projects in 2018 (Masatake Toba)
Archaeology of Mount Koya (22) "Reading the inscriptions on stone pagodas ④" by Shinichi Sagawa
Documents of Mount Koya (18) "Imperial Prayer of Emperor Godaigo" - First name and posthumous name - (Masashi Togaya)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
New discovery! Overview of “Entsuji 84,000 Treasure Pagoda”
Creatures of Mt. Koya Part 1: "The Sacred Birds of Mt. Koya (Rooster's Roller and Scops Owl)" by Yasunori Nishida

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2019 (Heisei 31)

Issue 130 (Published April 13, 2019)(2185KB)

2019 Spring Special Exhibition "Koyasan and Mysterious Stories"
Collection Introduction 102: "Important Cultural Property: Standing Statue of Fudo Myoo (Combined Fudo)" One statue, owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Documents of Mount Koya (17) "Komyōin Insei" - The Sweating Buddha - (Masashi Kenya)
Special feature: Replacement of Koyasan cable car vehicles (Part 2)
Archaeology of Mount Koya (21) "Reading the inscriptions on stone pagodas ③" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 10) The Three Mountains of Koya (by Seigo Toba)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Notice of suspension of publication of "The Garden of Reihokan"

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Issue 129 (Published February 9, 2019)(2303KB)

2018 Winter Exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism"
Collection Introduction 101: "Seated Statue of Ichiji Kinrin Buddha" One statue, owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 33 "Kongosanmai-in Guest Hall and Kitchen" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Special feature: Replacement of Koyasan cable car vehicles (Part 1)
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 9) The Cemetery in the Sub-Temple Precincts (by Masatake Toba)
Documents of Mount Koya (16) "Bath heating as seen in the draft of the meeting of the various peoples of Mount Koya" (Masashi Togaya)
Notice from Koyasan Reihokan Museum: Repairs to damage to the roof of the Koyasan Reihokan Museum caused by Typhoon 21
New series: Let's have tea at Mount Koya

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2018 (Heisei 30)

Issue 128 (Published October 7, 2018)(1921KB)

2018 Autumn Special Exhibition "The Magnificence of Fragrance"
Introduction to the newly designated cultural property: "Important Cultural Property: Lotus Sutra in gold lettering on dark blue paper," owned by Kongobu-ji Temple. Koya-kun's trivia.
Ancient Architecture of Koyasan, Part 32: "The Main Hall of the Shisho Myojin Shrine at Kongosanmai-in Temple, a Nationally Important Cultural Property" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Report on the Koyasan Reihokan Museum Friends' Cultural Lecture "The Stone Towers of Koyasan Warlords of the Sengoku Period"
Archaeology of Mount Koya (20) "Reading the inscriptions on stone pagodas ②" by Shinichi Sagawa
Documents from Mount Koya (15) "Regarding the Letter of Donation from Takatsugu Kyogoku" (Masashi Togaya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum Event reports Treasure loan and exhibition information
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 45 "Kamatsuka (Sickle Pattern) Ushikorosi (Cow Killing)" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 127 (Published July 10, 2018)(2174KB)

The 39th Koyasan Great Treasures Exhibition "Koyasan's Famous Treasures: The Warriors and Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 100: "Round-hooded helmet, formerly owned by Takeda Shingen" One helmet, owned by Seikei-in Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Koyasan, Part 31: "Shinbetsusho Entsu-ritsu-ji Temple" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (19) "Reading the inscriptions on stone pagodas ①" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 8) Okunoin - Cemetery ② (Masataka Toba)
Documents from Mount Koya (14) "On the Red Seal Letter of Oda Nobunaga" (Masashi Tonoya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum Event reports Treasure loan information
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 44 "Beech, Sobanoki and Ridge Trees" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 126 (Published April 24, 2018)(1720KB)

2018 Spring Special Exhibition "Koyasan in the Muromachi Period"
Introduction of a newly designated cultural property: "Wakayama Prefecture Designated Groundbreaking and Altar Framing Tools Excavated from the Grounds of Kongobu-ji Temple" (Kongobu-ji Temple Collection)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 30: "Important Cultural Property: Kongo-Zammai-in Sutra Repository" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Koyasan (18) "The World of Small Buddhist Stupas⑥ - The Story of the One-Stone Five-Ring Stupa (Sequel)" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 7) Okunoin - Cemetery ① (by Seigo Toba)
Documents of Mount Koya (13): "The Provenance of the National Treasure 'Rōgo Shiki' (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection) as Seen Through the Postscript and Donation Document" (Masashi Kentani)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum Event reports Treasure loan information
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 43 "Boxwood, Dog Boxwood, Blue Boxwood" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 125 (Published February 20, 2018)(2019KB)

2018 Permanent Exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism ~Treasures from the Reihokan Museum Revealed!~"
Collection Introduction 99: "Hexagonal Hanging Lantern" One unit, owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mt. Koya Part 29: "Kongosanmai-in Temple Tahoto Pagoda" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Koyasan (17) "The World of Small Buddhist Stupas⑥ - The Story of the One-Stone Five-Ring Stupa (Part 1)" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part Six) The Bathhouse (Masakazu Toba and Masashi Kendani)
Reports on various events
Property Lending Information
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 42 "Witch hazel, Mansaku, Toki Shirazu, Toki Shirazu" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2017 (Heisei 29)

Issue 124 (Published October 11, 2017)(2642KB)

Information on the 38th Koyasan Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Mount Koya" The Time of the Tale of the Heike and Mount Koya
Collection Introduction 98: "Illustrated Biography of Koyasan Daishi," 10 volumes, owned by Seikei-in Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 28: "Kongosanmai-in" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Koyasan (15) "The World of Small Buddhist Stupas⑤ - Gilt Bronze Hōkyōintō Stupa Excavated from Okunoin (Continued)" by Shinichi Sagawa
Report on the special event held inside the West Pagoda of the temple
Documents from Mount Koya (12) "Letter from Minamoto no Yoritomo" (Masashi Togaya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 41 "Viburnum, Nesonoki, Tsujiku, Kounoki, and Divine Trees" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 123 (Published July 7, 2017)(2532KB)

Information on the Summer Exhibition "Treasures of Shochiin Temple"
Collection Introduction #97: "Statue of the Child Kobo Daishi" (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 27 "Shochiin" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Koyasan (15) "The World of Small Buddhist Stupas ④ - Gilt Bronze Hōkyōintō Stupa Excavated from Okunoin (Part 2)" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part Five) The Koyasan Choishi-michi (Masayoshi Toba)
Documents of Mount Koya (11) On the "Donation of the Dharani Field of the Koyasan Inspector Sumiki Goei-do" (Masashi Togaya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 40 "Silbobium julibrissin, Albizia julibrissin, Sleeping Tree, and Neburinoki Tree" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 122 (Published April 13, 2017)(2540KB)

Information on the Spring Exhibition "The Sacred Site of Mount Koya - The World of Bone Interment Beliefs"
Collection Introduction 96: A collection of artifacts from the Okunoin Temple on Mount Koya, specifically the "Bikuni Buddhist Medicine Burial Mound Relics" (by Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 26 "Ryukoin" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Koyasan (14) "The World of Small Buddhist Stupas ③ - Gilt Bronze Hōkyōintō Excavated from Okunoin (Part 1)" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 4) Okunoin - Pilgrimage Route (Masayoshi Toba)
Documents of Mount Koya (10) "Bone Interment Beliefs as Seen in the Documents of Mount Koya" (Masashi Togaya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 39 "Uwamizuzakura, Kamimizozakura, Hahaka, and Namihakaka" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 121 (Published February 23, 2017)(2715KB)

Information on the permanent exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism"
Collection Item 95: "Portrait of the Reverend Oki" (Fukugata Akiko)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 25: "Kangakuin" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (13) "The Story of Town Stones" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part Three) Kongobu-ji Temple - Mausoleum of Shinzen Daitoku Danjo Garan - Mausoleum of Chisen Daitoku (Masayoshi Toba)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 38 "Himekozo, Himekozo, Kasho-ki, Kozo, Kozo" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2016 (Heisei 28)

Issue 120 (Published October 5, 2016)(2671KB)

Information on the Autumn Special Exhibition "The Age of Sanadamaru and Mount Koya"
Introduction to the Collection 94 "Portrait of Sanada Nobuyuki [Masayuki] and his Wife [Tamagawa Ukyo]" (Fukugata Akiko)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 24 "Hojuin" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (12) "The World of Small Pagodas ②" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part Two): Kongobu-ji Temple - Kozan-ji Toshogu Shrine (Masayoshi Toba)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 37 "Akebia, Akemi, Akebi, Kidori" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 119 (Published July 7, 2016)(2832KB)

Information on the 37th Koyasan Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 93 "Shaka Triad Statue, Wakayama Prefecture Cultural Property" (Fukugata Akiko)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 23 "Kongobu-ji Temple Danjogaran Goei-do" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (11) "The World of Small Pagodas ①" by Shinichi Sagawa
"Exploring Mount Koya through Old Maps" (Part 1): Kongobu-ji Temple - Seigan-ji Temple and Kozan-ji Temple (Masayoshi Toba)
Documents from Mount Koya (9) "Hideyoshi Toyotomi's Red Seal Letter" (Kongobu-ji Temple Collection) (Masashi Tonoya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 36 "Kiri, Paulownia, Paulownia Trees, Paulownia Flowers" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 118 (May 9, 2016)(2995KB)

Information on the Spring Exhibition "Special Feature: The World of Buddhist Sutras"
Collection Introduction 92: "Important Cultural Property: Goryeo Edition of the Complete Buddhist Canon" (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 22 "Kongobu-ji Temple Danjogaran West Pagoda" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (10) "The Development of the Bone-Interment Belief 8" by Shinichi Sagawa
The Relationship Between the Five Medicines in the Wise Mansion and Demons (Part 4) by Yutaka Fushimi
Documents of Mount Koya (8) The reading of "Bana" as seen in "Sōban'a Koya Menshi Shimomon'an" (Masashi Togaya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 35 "Kihada, Obaku, Kihada, Kihada" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 117 (March 4, 2016)(3045KB)

Winter Regular Exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism -Focusing on Mandalas-"
Collection Introduction 91: "Kojima Mandala (Replica)" (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 21 "The Great Pagoda of the Danjogaran of Kongobu-ji Temple (2)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (9) "The Development of the Bone-Interment Belief ⑦" by Shinichi Sagawa
The Relationship Between the Five Medicines in the Wise Mansion and Demons (Part 3) by Yutaka Fushimi
Documents from Mount Koya (7) On the era of the "Souhanatennomiya Hakkomei Kinshinsho" (Masashi Tonoya)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 34 "Kuromoji, Kuromoji, Yoji no Ki, and Toothpick Trees" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2015 (Heisei 27)

Issue 116 (Published October 1, 2015)(2759KB)

2015 Autumn Special Exhibition "Six hundred years Anniversary of the Deaths of Yukai and Chokaku: Treasures of Hojuin Temple"
Collection Introduction #90: "Important Cultural Property: Six-Character Mantra Statue," owned by Hoju-in Temple (by Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 20: "The Great Pagoda of the Danjogaran Complex of Kongobu-ji Temple (Part 1)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (VIII) "The Development of the Bone-Interment Belief⑥" by Shinichi Sagawa
The Relationship Between the Five Medicines in the Wise Mansion and Demons (Part 2) by Yutaka Fushimi
Documents from Mount Koya (6): On the "Letter from Manri-koji Nobufusa" held by Hoju-in Temple (Masashi Togaya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 33 "Sakaki, Sakaki, Eiki, Kenki" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 115 (Published July 1, 2015)(1893KB)

Information on the 36th Koyasan Great Treasure House Exhibition "Treasures of Mount Koya - Exhibition of masterpieces from the temples of Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 89: "Standing Statue of Kariba Myojin, created by Kato Keiun," owned by Kongobu-ji Temple (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 19: "Kongobu-ji Temple Danjogaran Kondo" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (7) "The Development of the Bone-Interment Belief ⑤" by Shinichi Sagawa
The Relationship Between the Five Medicines in the Wise Mansion and Demons (Part 1) by Yutaka Fushimi
Documents of Mount Koya (5) "On the inscription on the statue of Azai Nagamasa (Jimyoin), an important cultural property" (Kenya Masashi)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 32 "Katsura, Katsura, Maple, and Katsura" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 114 (Published April 30, 2015)(2767KB)

Special Opening: Koyasan 1,200th Anniversary Exhibition
"The Three Great Treasures of Koyasan and the Peacock King Statue by Kaikei" "First Public Display! The Sacred Treasures of Koyasan"
Collection Introduction 88 "Ark of Sanskrit Letters" Kongobu-ji Temple (Fukugata Akiko)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 18 "Kongobu-ji Temple Danjogaran Chumon" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (6) "The Development of the Bone-Interment Belief ④" by Shinichi Sagawa
Considering the "Chumon" Gate of Mount Koya from an Archaeological Perspective (Part 5) (Masataka Toba)
Documents from Koyasan (Part 4): "Regarding the Documents Enshrined in the Important Cultural Property, the Standing Statue of the Vajrapani (Kongobu-ji Temple)" (Masashi Kentani)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 31 "Illicium, Shikimi, Flowers" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 113 (March 5, 2015)(3623KB)

Information on the Winter Exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism" until March 15, 2015
Collection Introduction 87: Important Cultural Property "Komainu (Guardian Dog) Statues" - Owned by Niutsuhime Shrine (Akiko Fukugata)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 17: "Kongobu-ji Temple Gate, Prefectural Cultural Property" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Announcement of the winners of the 9th Momiji Festival Photo Contest
Documents from Mount Koya (3) "The Vows of the Monks of Mount Koya Temple" and the Recitation of the Great Perfection of Wisdom Sutra at the Shrine (Masashi Kenya)
Archaeology of Mount Koya (5) "The Development of Bone Interment Beliefs ③" by Shinichi Sagawa　
Considering the "Chumon" Gate of the Koyasan Temple Complex from an Archaeological Perspective (Part 4): From the Road-like Remains of the Heian Period (Masayoshi Toba)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Gardens of the Reihokan Museum 30 "Iigiri, Iigiri, Yamagiri, Nantengiri" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2014 (Heisei 26)

Issue 112 (Published October 3, 2014)(2738KB)

Autumn Exhibition "Gods and Buddhas Protecting the Nation" until January 12, 2015
Collection Introduction 86: "Statues of the Four Shrines Deities Who Defeated the Mongols" (Collection of Seizen-in Temple)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 16: "Shinzendo, a Prefectural Cultural Property" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Archaeology of Mount Koya (4) "The Development of Bone Interment Beliefs ②" by Shinichi Sagawa　
Considering the "Chumon" Gate of Mount Koya from an Archaeological Perspective (Part 3) (Masataka Toba)
Documents from Mount Koya (2) "Chokeiin Gyoganmon" and the Enthronement of Emperor Chokei (Masashi Tonoya)
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 29 "Chestnuts, Chestnuts, Chestnuts, Chestnuts" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 111 (Published June 25, 2014)(1257KB)

Information on the Great Treasure House Exhibition "Treasures of the Mountains" until October 5, 2014
Collection Introduction #85: "Salt-glazed, blue-painted sake bottle with a beard" (Kongōbu-ji Temple collection)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 15: "Prefectural Cultural Property: Head Temple Kongobu-ji Basket Wall" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Greetings "The task of researching, organizing, preserving, and publishing the documents of Mount Koya"
(Deputy Director: Kazuo Yamain)
Announcement from Koyasan Reihokan Museum Upcoming Events
Archaeology of Mount Koya (3) "The Development of Bone-Interment Beliefs ①" by Shinichi Sagawa
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 28 "Summer Camellia, Summer Camellia, Sharano Ki, and Shara Ki" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 110 (Published April 15, 2014)(2800KB)

Spring Special Exhibition "Fire and Mount Koya" Until July 13, 2014
Collection Introduction #84: "Seated Amida Buddha Statue" (Jizoin Temple Collection)
Ancient Architecture of Koyasan, Part 14: "Prefectural Designated Cultural Property: The Main Hall of Kongobu-ji Temple (Part 4)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Considering the "Chumon" Gate of Mount Koya from an Archaeological Perspective (Part 2) (Masataka Toba)
Archaeology of Mount Koya (2) "The Origin of the Bone-Interment Belief" by Shinichi Sagawa　
Documents from Mount Koya (1) On "Hatakeyamadono" in Hojo Masako's handwritten letters
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 27 "Kousa Dogwood, Yamaboshi, Gozen Oak, Jizo Head, and Yamakuwa" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 109 (Published February 24, 2014)(2756KB)

Winter Exhibition Information Until April 201420
Collection Introduction #83: "Tiger Painting by Kishira," owned by Henjōkōin Temple.
Announcement of the winners of the 8th Momiji Festival Photo Contest
Ancient Architecture of Koyasan, Part 13: "Prefectural Designated Cultural Property: The Main Hall of Kongobu-ji Temple (3)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Koyasan Cultural Property Preservation Association's efforts to protect cultural properties
Announcements from Koyasan Reihokan Museum, reports on various events, such as "Special exhibition of examples of important cultural properties of the Tokugawa family" and "The world of knots."
Archaeology of Mount Koya (1) "The Buried Sutra of Hoyaku-ni" by Shinichi Sagawa
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 26 "Camellia japonica, Camellia japonica, Glossy-leafed trees, and Sea Pomegranate" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2013 (Heisei 25)

Issue 108 (Published October 1, 2013)(1992KB)

Autumn Special Exhibition "The Tokugawa Family and Mount Koya" September 28, 2013 - December 15
Collection Introduction 82: "Square Incense Burner with Three Hollyhock Crests" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection)
Ancient Architecture of Koyasan, Part 12: "Prefectural Designated Cultural Property: The Main Hall of Kongobu-ji Temple (Part 2)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Fukuoka City Designated Cultural Property, Nyujoji Temple “Colored Silk Statue of Fudo Myoo Two Doji” “About the Colored Silk Aizen Myoo Statue” Written by Tetsuo Mizuno
Information from Koyasan Reihokan Museum "The 8th Momiji Festival" "The World of Musubi" "Autumn Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Exhibition"
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 25 "Cypress, Hinoki, Hinoki, and Kohaku" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 107 (Published July 3, 2013)(1949KB)

The 34th Koyasan Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Mount Koya" - Come and see the Eight Great Children Statues -
Collection Introduction 81: "Undesignated Painting: Ten Kings of Hell" (Collection of Seikei-in Temple)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 11: "Prefectural Cultural Property Head Temple Kongobu-ji (Part 1)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Event information and reports
Gardens of the Reihokan Museum 24 "Cedar, Japanese Cedar, Omotesugi, and Suki" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 106 (Published April 21, 2013)(2791KB)

Spring Special Exhibition "Eternal Beauty - Metalworks of Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 80: "Important Cultural Property - Craftwork: Gilt Bronze Butterfly-Shaped Bell" (Owned by Shinnoin Temple) Ancient Architecture of Koyasan, Part 10: "Important Cultural Property: Main Hall of Kongobu-ji Temple Sannoin" (Authored by Yoshihiro Narumi)
"On the occasion of the erection of the monument to Tekkan Yosano and Akiko's poems" by Nanae Yamamoto
Announcement: "Tomohiro Hasegawa Art Exhibition", "Shanage Blooms", "Kukai Examination"
Chitchat Vol.27 "Rumors about the Amida Shoshu Raigo-zu painting in the Meiji period"
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 23 "Pine, Pine, Red Pine, Japanese Red Pine, Japanese Red Pine, Japanese White Pine, Japanese White Pine" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 105 (Published February 26, 2013)(3813KB)

Winter Regular Exhibition "Art of Esoteric Buddhism" Special Feature "Snakes in Buddhist Paintings"
Collection Introduction 79: "Undesignated Painting: Image of Suiten (Water Deity)" (Collection of Shōchi-in Temple)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 9: "Important Cultural Property: Kongobu-ji Temple Okunoin Sutra Repository" by Yoshihiro Narumi
7th Momiji Festival "Photo Contest Winners Announced"
Special exhibition of cultural properties: "Soga Chokuan's painting of Shozan Shikō and Kōkei's three smiling faces", "Tokugawa family mausoleum", "National Treasure Fudo Hall"
Report on the Momiji Festival, "Tomohiro Hasegawa Art Exhibition", "Autumn Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Exhibition", Obituary (Tomonari Toshihide)
Chitchat Vol.26 "The Goma Hall and Fudoin Temple in Okunoin"
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 22 "Kouyamaki, Koyomaki, Honmaki, and Kinmatsu" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2012 (Heisei 24)

Issue 104 (Published September 14, 2012)(2970KB)

Autumn Exhibition "The Emperor's Sacred Treasures - Mount Koya as Seen by the Imperial Court"
Announcement of the 7th Momiji Festival "Tomohiro Hasegawa Art Exhibition", "Lecture by the Director of the Reihokan Museum", "Autumn Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Exhibition"
Special Opening Notice: "National Treasure Fudo Hall Open to the Public for One Day Only" "Tokugawa Family Mausoleum Open to the Public" / Information on New Products
Collection Introduction 78: "Undesignated - Craftwork: Kishigami Yuuki-shaped Brush Rest" (Kongobu-ji Temple Collection)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 8: "Important Cultural Property: Tokugawa Family Mausoleum (3)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Culture of Mount Koya "The Role of Temples in Regional Culture: New Year's Events in the Area Surrounding Nichirinji Temple in Kudoyama Town" by Nishimasada Hino
Chitchat Vol.25 "Rinken passes away and becomes a relic"
The World of Sanskrit Instruments, Part 2: The Shakujo
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 21 "Horseshoe, Stinkwood, Stinkweed, and Bouzugusa" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 103 (Published July 5, 2012)(2794KB)

Summer special exhibition "Koyasan in the Time of Kiyomori"
Collection Introduction 77: "Important Cultural Property - Sculpture: Wood Carving of the Taizokai Mandala" (Kongobu-ji Temple Collection)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 7: "Important Cultural Property Tokugawa Family Mausoleum (2)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Accompanying the special exhibit "Donation by Honda Shigeaki, Lord of Echizen Maruoka"
Culture of Mount Koya "The Old Fudo Hill of Mount Koya" by Nishimasada Hino
The World of Sanskrit Musical Instruments, Part 1: Kei
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 20 "Mallotus japonicus, Red-budded oak, Onaha, and Namoriha" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 102 (Published April 23, 2012)(2728KB)

Featured exhibit: "Donations from Honda Shigeaki, Lord of Echizen Maruoka Domain - From Important Cultural Properties to Ram's Horns"
Collection Introduction 76: "Important Cultural Property - Sculpture: Nine Relief Figures (Kakigi Nine Buddhas)" - Kongobu-ji Temple Collection
Information on the event and sales: "Ryokai Mandala (Blood Mandala on display)" and "Download the Reihokan Pamphlet"
Newly designated Important Cultural Property: "Standing Statue of Vajrapani and Standing General Jinsha designated as Important Cultural Property"
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 6: "Important Cultural Property: Tokugawa Family Mausoleum (1)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Culture of Mount Koya "Flower Fall of Mount Koya" by Nishimasada Hino
Chat Vol.24 "The Night Bell and Mt. Matoba"
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 19 "Rhododendron, Rhododendron japonica, Rhododendron tsukushi" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 101 (Published February 20, 2012)(3660KB)

Winter regular exhibition, discovery of Kaikei's inscription (standing statue of Vajrapani)
Collection Introduction 75: "Undesignated Painting: The Birth of Buddha" (Kongobu-ji Temple Collection)
6th Momiji Festival "Photo Contest Winners Announced"
"Red Acala and Aizu Yaichi (Part 2)" by Nanae Yamamoto
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 5: "National Treasure Kongobu-ji Temple Fudo Hall (4)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Culture of Mount Koya: The Prohibition of Women from Goyama (Part 2) "(2) The Ascetic Organization of Goyama" by Hino Nishimasada
Essay "Winter at Mount Koya" by Inoue Wimala
The 6th Momiji Festival was held. "Tomohiro Hasegawa Art Exhibition" "Autumn Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Exhibition"
Introduction of New Acquisitions: "The Connection Between Horses, Buddhas, and People (Owned by Ruka Ono)" Standing Statue of Hayagriva Avalokiteśvara and Standing Statue of Bishamonten in a Shrine (Toshihide Tomonari)
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 18 "The Japanese linden tree, the white alder tree, the linden tree, and the Chinese gall tree" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2011 (Heisei 23)

Issue 100 (Published September 20, 2011)(3539KB)

Autumn Special Exhibition "Kobo Daishi and Esoteric Buddhist Rites"
Collection Introduction 74: "Important Cultural Property - Painting: Image of Dainichi Nyorai in the Eight Sects Debate" (Collection of Zenjuin Temple)
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 4: "National Treasure Kongobu-ji Temple Fudo Hall (3)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
"Red Acala and Aizu Yaichi (Part 1)" by Nanae Yamamoto
Essay "Friends Caring for Each Other" by Inoue Wimala
Culture of Mount Koya: Prohibition of Women from Entering the Back Mountains (Part 1) "(1) Inner Sanctuary" by Hino Nishimasada
"Reihokan Newsletter No. 98: About People in Old Photographs (His Royal Highness King Li)"
Introduction of a New Acquisition: "Important Cultural Property - Sculpture: Seated Statue of Dainichi Nyorai" (Collection of Shakabun-in)
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 17 "Ryobu, Reiho, Hatatsumori, Sarusube" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 99 (Published June 27, 2011)(2621KB)

Summer Special Exhibition "Women and Mount Koya"
"Held a memorial service to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Reihokan Museum"
Collection Introduction 73: "Important Cultural Property - Calligraphy: Complete Buddhist Canon in Gold Ink on Dark Blue Paper (Arakawa Sutra)" - Kongobu-ji Temple Collection
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 3 "National Treasure Kongobu-ji Temple Fudo Hall (2)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
"Considering the 'Chumon' Gate of the Koyasan Temple Complex from an Archaeological Perspective" (Part 1) by Masayoshi Toba
Culture of Mount Koya: The Origin of Mount Koya Kongobu-ji Temple and Shugendo "(2) The Image of Kongobu-ji Temple as Envisioned by Kobo Daishi Kukai" by Hino Nishishinjo
Essay "The Peacock Legend" by Inoue Wimala
Column "God is in the details, Chapter 6" by Tomoaki Tono
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 16 "Nomura, Nomura Maple, Deep Purple, Nomura" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 98 (Published April 8, 2011)(2570KB)

90th Anniversary Special Exhibition "Protect the Treasures! - Taisho Era Preservation Project"
"Tanka poems about the statue of Kobo Daishi at the Koyasan Reihokan Museum" by Nanae Yamamoto
Collection Introduction 72: "Wakayama Prefecture Designated Artwork - Landscape Painting (Eating, Drinking Water, and Drinking Mist) by Tomioka Tessai" - Kongobu-ji Temple Collection
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 2 "National Treasure Kongobu-ji Temple Fudo Hall (Part 1)" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Culture of Mount Koya: The Origin of Mount Koya Kongobu-ji Temple and Shugendo "(1) The Development of the Basic Faith of Mount Koya Kongobu-ji Temple" by Hino Nishimasada
Essay "Light and Shadow of Mount Koya" by Inoue Wimala
Column "God is in the details, Chapter Five" (Toshihide Tomonari)
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 15 "Zelkova, Zelkova, Moon, and Japanese zelkova" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 97 (Published February 10, 2011)(3663KB)

Winter exhibition information and upcoming events
Collection Introduction 71: "Undesignated Painting: Portrait of Takeda Katsuyori's Wife and Children" (Jimyoin Temple Collection)
5th Momiji Festival "Photo Contest Winners Announced"
Ancient Architecture of Mount Koya Part 1: "Important Cultural Property: Kongobu-ji Temple Gate" by Yoshihiro Narumi
Column "God is in the details, Chapter 4" (Toshihide Tomonari)
Culture of Mt. Koya: The Barriers of Mt. Koya and Taboos Such as the Prohibition of Women from Entering the Temple (3) The Barriers of Mt. Koya and Taboos Such as the Prohibition of Women from Entering the Temple by Hino Nishimasada
Chat 23: "Storage Report: Organizing and storing the National Treasure Sutra in Gold and Silver"
Current affairs: "Chinese guqin talk and performance", "Main building interior construction completed", "Takeshi Kitano TV recording"
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 14 "Azebi, Ashibi, Yasunohi, and Ashibi" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2010 (Heisei 22)

Issue 96 (Published September 13, 2010)(2661KB)

Autumn Special Exhibition "Treasures Across the Seas - Mount Koya in Asia"
Collection Introduction 70: "Important Cultural Property - Sculpture: Statues of Shakyamuni Buddha and Other Deities (Pillow Buddha)" - Fumon-in Temple Collection
Special exhibition related event "Chinese Guqin: Talk and Performance"
Treasure loan information "Ganjin and Kukai" etc.
Famous Bells of Mount Koya "Summary"
Announcement of the 5th Momiji Festival Photo Contest
Random Talk vol.22 "The Koyasan Reihokan Museum"
Column "God is in the details, Chapter 3" (Toshihide Tomonari)
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 13 "Deutzia japonica, Gluewood, Water Lily, Rusty" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Greetings from Director Shizuka

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Issue 95 (March 26, 2010)(1772KB)

Summer Special Exhibition "Little Buddhas"
Collection Introduction 69: "Important Cultural Property - Calligraphy: Lotus Sutra in Gold Ink on Dark Blue Paper" (Kongobu-ji Temple Collection)
Famous bells of Mount Koya, Part 16 "The Bell of Kodai-in"
Culture of Mt. Koya: The Barriers of Mt. Koya and Taboos such as the Prohibition of Women from Entering the Mountains (Part 2) Professor Gorai Shigeru's Lectures at the University by Hino Nishimasada
Column "God is in the details, Chapter Two" (Toshihide Tomonari)
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 12 "Magnolia, Magnolia, Hohoganonami, Magnolia basil" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Important Cultural Property Painting Kongobu-ji Temple Aizen Myoo Statue Preservation and Repair Project Completed
Catalog back number 2

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Issue 94 (March 26, 2010)(2937KB)

Winter exhibition and upcoming exhibitions
Collection Introduction 68: "Wakayama Prefecture Designated Calligraphy: A Letter by Sanada Yukimura Regarding Shochu (Japanese distilled spirit)" - Collection of Rengejoin Temple
Culture of Mount Koya: The Barriers of Mount Koya and Taboos Such as the Prohibition of Women from Entering the Mountains "(1) Buddhist Folklore by Professor Gorai Shigeru" by Hino Nishimasada
Announcement of the winners of the 4th Momiji Festival Photo Contest
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 11 "Japanese holly, wintergreen, Japanese laurel, and dyeing tree" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Catalog back number 1

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2009 (Heisei 21)

Issue 93 (November 1, 2009)(2831KB)

Autumn Special Exhibition "Mountain Worship and Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 67: "Undesignated Painting: One Mind, Ten Realms Picture" (Collection of Henjōkōin Temple)
Culture of Mt. Koya and the Faith in the Gods of Mt. Koya (1) The Origin of the Two Gods of Nyu and Koya of Mt. Koya by Hino Nishimasada
Famous bells of Mount Koya, Part 15 "The Bell of Shojoshin-in"
Random Talk vol.21 "The Tengu Legend of Mount Koya"
Special exhibition introduction "Tengu Yoshihisa's Iron Arrow"
Column "God is in the details, Chapter 1" (Toshihide Tomonari)
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 10 "Ubamegashi, Ubamegashi, Umamegashi, and Baba" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 92 (August 13, 2009)(3524KB)

The 30th Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Yamauchi Temples"
Collection Introduction 66: "Important Cultural Property - Painting: Five Great Bodhisattvas" (Fugen-in Temple Collection)
Famous bells of Mount Koya, Part 14 "The bell of Entsuji Temple (Main Hall)"
Culture of Mt. Koya and the Faith in the Gods of Mt. Koya (1) The Origin of the Two Gods of Nyu and Koya of Mt. Koya by Hino Nishimasada
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 9 "Aoki, Aoki, Aokiba, Aokiba" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Column: "The Monkey Who Crossed the Sea" (by Toshihide Tomonari)
Chitchat 20: "From a single photo: Okunoin Torodo"
"Eki Doji 300 yen stamp renewed"
Current affairs "Tendai Zasu (head priest) Kojun Handa and his entourage visit the museum" "A mysterious rainbow appears over the Reihokan Museum"

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Issue 91 (Published June 10, 2009)(1951KB)

Spring Special Exhibition "Buddha's Belongings and Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Implements"
Collection Introduction 65: "Important Cultural Property - Craftwork: Five-pronged Vajra" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection)
Famous bells of Mount Koya, Part 13 "The Shinnoin Bell"
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 8 "Yew, Araragi and Onko" by Hiroaki Kameoka
The Myojin Faith of Mt. Koya "(1) The Origin of the Two Myojin Deities of Mt. Koya, Nyu and Koya" by Hinonishi Masatada
"Current status of work at the Reihokan Museum and introduction of staff" by Yasuhiro Hosokawa

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Issue 90 (Published February 23, 2009)(2948KB)

Famous bells of Mount Koya, Part 12 "The bell of the Kongobu-ji Temple bell tower"
Collection Introduction 63: "Important Cultural Property - Calligraphy: Five Sections of the Heart" (Collection of Seinan-in Temple)
"Koyasan Autumn Photo Contest Winners Announced"
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 7 "Togasawara" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Culture of Mt. Koya "Myojin Faith of Mt. Koya (1) The Origin of the Two Myojin Shrines of Mt. Koya, Nyu and Koya" by Hino Nishimasada
Chat Vol.19 "Kouya-dofu from Mount Koya"
Current affairs: Plaque completed, restoration of the mausoleum of Matsudaira Hideyasu's mother completed, construction of fire extinguishing equipment completed in Okunoin

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2008 (Heisei 20)

Issue 89 (Published October 28, 2008)(3761KB)

Special exhibition "Calligraphy handed down at Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 62: "National Treasure - Calligraphy: Rōgo Shiki" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection)
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 6 "Crape Myrtle, Crape Myrtle, and Crape Myrtle" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Famous Bells of Koyasan, Part 11: "The Bells of the Temple and Shrine" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Culture of Mount Koya "(1) About Junji Hachiman, Part 6" by Hino Nishimasada
Chitchat Vol.18 "The history of transportation to Mount Koya: the motorway to the Koyasan pilgrimage"
"Life-size replica of Blood Mandala completed" on display at the regular exhibition

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Issue 88 (August 5, 2008)(2851KB)

The 29th Koyasan Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Mount Koya" is held
Collection Introduction 62: "Important Cultural Property - Sculpture: Peacock King Statue" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection)
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 5 "Pomegranate, Pomegranate, Pomegranate, and Pomegranate" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Famous Bells of Koyasan, Part 10: "The Bell of Daien-in Temple" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Chitchat Vol.17 "Nasako Jizo, the Jizo of Koyasan Kindergarten"
Donation of rhododendrons by former museum director, Mr. Nagasawa
"Egg-laying of the forest tree frog"

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Issue 87 (Published June 30, 2008)(3807KB)

Introducing the ongoing special exhibition "Children and Buddhas"
Preview of the 29th Koyasan Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Koyasan"
Collection Introduction 61: "Important Cultural Property - Paintings in Ten Volumes" (Collection of Entsuji Temple)
Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 9: "Entsu-ritsu-ji Temple" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Culture of Mount Koya "(1) About Junji Hachiman, Part 5" by Hino Nishimasada
Chitchat Vol.16 "Tales of Ugetsu - Bukboso"
Gardens of the Reihokan Museum 4 "Hydrangea, Hydrangea and its Friends" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Introducing new collection items: "Camera and other items from Kubota Photo Studio"

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Issue 86 (March 4, 2008)(3795KB)

The Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 8: "A Temple Bell That Lived in the Midst of History" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Collection Introduction 60: "Undesignated Painting: Star Offering Mandala" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection)
20 Photo Contest Winners Announced
Star offering mandala
Culture of Mount Koya "(1) About Junji Hachiman, Part 4" by Hino Nishimasada
Chat Vol.15 "From a single photo: Koyasan Sunday School and Kindergarten"
Current affairs: Temples and mountain scenery from the Twenties of the Showa era
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 3 "Hiiragi and Aoki" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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2007 (Heisei 19)

Issue 85 (Published October 15, 2007)(2746KB)

Special exhibition "Ritual implements with prayers to Buddha"
Collection Introduction 59: "National Treasure - Sculpture: Kongara Dōji (Eight Great Dōji)" - Collection of Kongōbu-ji Temple
Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 7: "The Bell of Kongozanmai-in Temple" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
"Excavation of Buried Cultural Assets at the Site of the Middle Gate of the Danjo Garan Temple at Mt. Koya" by Ikeda Kazushiro
Chitchat Vol.14 "What the architect Shintaro Oe left behind at Mount Koya"
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 2 "Walnut, Walnut, Walnut" by Hiroaki Kameoka

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Issue 84 (Published July 20, 2007)(2722KB)

The 28th Great Treasure House Exhibition "The World of Faith Mandalas: Mount Koya - Prayers to Gods and Buddhas"
Collection Introduction 58: "Important Cultural Property - Sculpture: Standing Statue of Bishamonten (with Buddha inside)" - Kongobu-ji Temple Collection
Garden of the Reihokan Museum 1 "Tochigi and Oak" by Hiroaki Kameoka
Culture of Mount Koya "(1) About Junji Hachiman, Part 3" by Hino Nishimasada
Chat Vol.13 "Koyasan City from a single photo"
"Otaki"

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Issue 83 (May 25, 2007)(2656KB)

Special exhibition "The Beauty of Dyeing and Weaving - Amano Shrine and Bugaku Costumes"
Special exhibit "Printing Culture of Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 57: "Important Cultural Property - Craftwork: Light Pink Ground Suikan and Hakama with Pine and Plum Blossom Pattern (Bugaku Costume)" - Kongobu-ji Temple Collection
Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 6: "The Bell of Hōdōin Temple" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
"Plum blossoms at the Reihokan Museum"
Chitchat Vol.12 "The Six Jizo lantern towers and their creator, Tsunoda Sofu"
Current events: "Fire drill", "Visit of Israeli ambassador", "Construction on site", "Completion of archives"

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Issue 82 (March 1, 2007)(2632KB)

Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 5: "The Bell of Jimyoin Temple" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
The Culture of Mount Koya: "(1) About Junji Hachiman, Part Two" (Masasada Hinonishi)
Collection Introduction 56: "Important Cultural Property - Painting: Image of Kariba Myojin" (Ryukoin Temple Collection)
Chat Vol.11 "Koyasan and Women in the Meiji Era: A Person Named Ichino Kayano"
Current affairs "Cultural property fire prevention day" "Momiji Festival held" "Kukai Mandala Kobo Daishi and Koyasan Exhibition held in Hokkaido"

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2006 (Heisei 18)

Issue 81 (November 20, 2006)(2728KB)

Special exhibition "Temple lacquer art"
Collection Introduction 55: "Undesignated - Craftwork: Kasuga Zushi Mandala" (Kongobu-ji Temple Collection)
Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 4: "The Six O'clock Bell of Kongobu-ji Temple" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Culture of Mount Koya "(1) About Junji Hachiman, Part 1" by Hino Nishimasada
Chitchat Vol.10 "Okunoin Shotokuden"

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Issue 80 (Published July 10, 2006)(2707KB)

The 27th Great Treasure Exhibition "Treasures of Mount Koya"
"Introduction to the treasures and highlights of Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 54: "National Treasure - Painting: Landscape and Figures (Fusuma) by Ike Taiga" - Henjokoin Temple Collection
Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 3: "Bell with Inscription from the First Year of Eisho" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Chitchat Vol.9 "A Two-sided Revenge" (Japan's Last Revenge)

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Issue 79 (Published April 10, 2006)(2554KB)

Special exhibition "Birds and beasts in the religious world - Representations of animals in Buddhist art"
Collection Introduction 53: "Tenkawa Benzaiten Statue" (Owned by Shinno-in Temple)
Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 2: "Bronze Bell with Inscription from the 3rd Year of Koan" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Announcement of the "Kukai Mandala Kobo Daishi and Mount Koya" Exhibition
Information on items for sale at the Reihokan Museum
Chitchat Vol.8 "Kongōbu-ji Temple's Jizo Bodhisattva - inherited by the Count Soejima family"

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Issue 78 (Published February 10, 2006)(2707KB)

New Year's Reflections: "Aiming for a Comfortable and Open Hall of Cultural Heritage" (Director Yasuhiro Hosokawa)
Collection Introduction 52: "Important Cultural Property - Gilt Bronze Hōkyōintō Pagoda (Relics of Matajirō Nanbo)" - Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection
Famous Bells of Mount Koya, Part 1: "The Bell of the Great Pagoda" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Special exhibit: "Old Maps of Mount Koya and Local Treasures"
Introduction of a new acquisition: "Important Cultural Property - Sculpture: Standing Eleven-Headed Kannon Statue" (Collection of Hokiin Temple)
Chat Vol.7 "The cableway at Mount Koya"

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2005 (Heisei 17)

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Issue 77 (November 10, 2005)

"Autumn at Sozan"
"Special Exhibition: Calligraphy and Writings of Kobo Daishi Kukai" National Treasure, Rōgoshishiki Kongobu-ji Temple
Collection Introduction 50: "Important Cultural Property - Fragment of Cui Ziyu's Inscription" (Collection of Hokiin Temple)
"Special Exhibition: Calligraphy and Writings of Kobo Daishi Kukai" Important Cultural Property: Drawings of the Life of Koyasan Daishi, Jizo-in Temple, Sokushin-Yoenbutsu-hon, Inscription and Preface of the Monument to Masuda Pond in Yamato Province, Iroha Song of the Daishi
Chitchat Vol.6 "The Forgotten Jizo"
Information on items for sale at the Reihokan Museum

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Issue 76 (Published July 26, 2005)

Greetings for the 26th Grand Treasure Exhibition "Esoteric Buddhist Mandalas and the World of the Cosmos" (Director Yasuhiro Hosokawa)
"Esoteric Buddhist Mandalas: The World of the Cosmos - What is a Mandala?" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
"Types and characteristics of mandalas"
Collection Introduction 50: "Important Cultural Property - Craftwork: Kanjo Ritual Tools" (Ryukoin Temple Collection)
Current Affairs: "Repairs of the Thousand-Armed Kannon Statue Completed and on Display", "Two Important Cultural Properties", "Exhibition of Kobo Daishi Kukai and His Faith and Treasures Completed", "Minor Repairs to Kaikei's Standing Amida Nyorai Statue at Henjoko-in Temple", "Guide to New Facilities"
Reihokan personnel affairs
Chitchat Vol.5 "The Old Fudozaka Edition: Outer Fudo Hall"

2004 (Heisei 16)

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Issue 75 (Published April 1, 2004)

Special Exhibition "The Gods of Mount Koya" Special Exhibition Overview
"The Land of Koyasan at the Time of the Founding of the Temple" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
"Letter from Minamoto no Yoshitsune from Mount Koya"
Collection Introduction 49: "Statue of Koya Myojin" (Kongobu-ji Temple Collection)
Current Affairs "Office Topping-Out Ceremony" "Exhibition of Kobo Daishi Kukai's Faith and Treasures at Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art"
Chitchat Vol.4 "The old and new Fudozaka slope"

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Issue 74 (January 18, 2004)

"New Year" by Mitsunori Nagasawa, Director of Koyasan Reihokan Museum
On the occasion of the closing of the "Kukai and Mount Koya" exhibition, commemorating the 1200th anniversary of Kobo Daishi's journey to Tang China (Nobutaka Izutsu)　
Collection Introduction 48: "Statue of the Reclining Buddha" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection)
"Colored restoration of Nyu Takano Shrine completed"
Current affairs: "Strengthening security," "Asbestos removal work at the Great Treasure House," and "Repairs completed on standing Jizo Bodhisattva statue."
Chat Vol.3 "Deposit of photographic materials by Koyasan photographer Keiichi Kano"

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Issue 73 (Published October 20, 2004)

Special exhibition "Takano woodblocks and printed copies"
Cultural Property Repair "Seated Thousand-Armed Kannon Statue and Standing Jizo Bodhisattva Statue"
Collection Introduction 47: "Statue of Gosanze Myoo" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection)
Current affairs: "Exhibit explanation", "Curator training", "Deposited items returned"
"Kukai and Mount Koya" Exhibition held at Wakayama Prefectural Museum
Chitchat Vol.2 "The Garden of the Reihokan Museum"

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Issue 72 (Published July 17, 2004)

The 25th Koyasan Great Treasures Exhibition "Longing for the Pure Land of Koya" World Heritage Registration Commemorative Exhibition
Collection Introduction 46: "National Treasure - Painting: Image of the Good Woman Dragon King" (Kongōbu-ji Temple Collection)
"The World Heritage Site Area and Characteristics of the Koyasan Region" (Nobutaka Izutsu)
Current affairs: "Improvement of the display space for distribution items," "Replacement of the front sign," "Improvement of the entrance for worshippers"
"Heisei Great Treasure House moving", "Fumigation carried out", "End of the Shikoku Sky and Sea Exhibition"
Chitchat Vol.1 "Hand-planted Japanese cedar" (Hand-planted by Prince Chichibu) (Hand-planted by the Crown Prince of Sweden)
"Path of Prayer" exhibition held at Osaka Municipal Museum of Art

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