Rabbit Kannon Statue, Sado Island and beyond

No one ever came up with the idea of building this...RABBIT KANNON STATUE!

There is Merlion in Singapore and in Sado, we have this cute and sacred statue now.

This statue made one of the headlines of Yahoo Japan news and many locals and  tourists visit Chokokuji temple in Hatano, Sado Island.

When I first heard about the idea of this statue from the priest, Mr. Tomita, I was a bit pessimistic.

Is there someone who donate millions of yen to build this statue??

Why Mr. Tomita decided to find one person who donate money for this statue??

 Tomita san loves Sado and wants to revitalize this beautiful yet lonely island off Niigata Prefecture.

 Now I'm sure he did it!!    Look at this beautiful statue!  

People come to this temple day and night.  At night, too?   Yes, there is a reason but I guess you'd better come and see for yourself.

Not only Tomita san but baby rabbits, too welcome you!