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Actor Ryohei Suzuki visited Hasedera Temple in Nara, which was founded in 736 AD. After walking up the 399 steps and listening to the clear chanting, he touched the feet of the 10m tall standing statue of the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva and offered a silent prayer...he spoke passionately about his impressions of visiting the charming Hasedera Temple. This time, JR Central has produced the fifth new commercial for its spring campaign "Let's go to Nara," entitled "Yamato Shiji-hen," in which Suzuki Ryohei, as a "travel guide," visits "Nara Hasedera Temple" and strolls around the temple grounds. The new JR Central commercial "Let's go to Nara" [Yamato Shiji-hen] will be aired from April 1st. In an interview after the shoot, Ryohei Suzuki spoke passionately about the charms of Hasedera Temple, saying, "Everything at Hasedera Temple is art! I had heard from an acquaintance that it was a beautiful temple, but when I actually came here, I never imagined it would be so beautiful." Also, in reference to Hasedera Temple, which is located in the "hidden village," she was asked about her little-known "hidden hobby," and confessed, "Actually, I like sewing." She revealed the inside story of how she came to like sewing. [TV Asahi News] https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp