Hall of ‘Eternal Flame’ Burns Down in Japan

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The sacred site of a flame that was lit more than 1,200 years ago, according to Buddhist spiritual leaders, burned down on Wednesday in southwestern Japan.

By Shawn Paik

May 21, 2026

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