TOP Image 1 = National Treasure Seated Miroku Nyorai Statue (Detail) by Unkei, Kamakura period, c. 1212, Kōfuku-ji Temple, Nara. Originally enshrined in the North Round Hall. Photograph: Sasaki Kōsuke. Image 2 = National Treasure: Exterior…

To end the blood feuds... Emperor Tenmu devised the mechanism of the “power tournament” //Summary - Level-B2// Emperor Tenmu sought to end endless blood feuds by creating the “power tournament,” where the strongest leader ruled jointly wit…