World Heritage Todaiji Temple reopens amid pandemic

Nara, Japan - June 17, 2020. (1) SOUNDBITE: Rev. Kojo Morimoto, a buddhist priest "The temple is reopened to the public since June 1". (2) SOUNDBITE: Rev. Kojo Morimoto, a buddhist priest "Many tourists used to visit us from all over the world but now the number has declined a lot". (3) SOUNDBITE: Rev. Kojo Morimoto, a buddhist priest "There are many kinds of people who are suffering from health or economy amid pandemic. I hope we could overcome this situation believing in the ties and unity which we human beings have".