38. Ryushinji Temple A-bomb Victims Monument (Namikiri Fudo Statue)
Never do it again!
Standing tall with hellfire on his back,
The angry figure of Fudo Statue.
This tall statue prays for the repose of the souls
Of the people who passed away.
Explanation
Namikiri-fudoson or Wave-Calming Fudo is a Fudo-Myoo, a Buddhist divinity to calm raging waves. People pray to this divinity for a safe voyage. Its fearsome appearance with a fiery blaze on its back reminds us of those who are full of fury over the A-bombing.
Location : Ryushinji Temple, Ote-machi, Naka-ku