Hall of ‘Eternal Flame’ Burns Down in Japan

The New York Times | May 21, 2026, 4:09 a.m. | Original
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.
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