Saihoji Temple in Kota, Aichi Prefecture, is littered with handmade mechanical dolls, antique clocks and record players ¡ª presenting a unique sight for visitors.
Junno Nakamura, chief priest of the temple that has a history dating back to the Muromachi Period (1392-1573), is also a craftsman who restores antique machinery, attracting fans and repair orders from across the nation.
¡°People who really know (about record players) use cactus spines,¡± says Nakamura, 71, referring to turntable needles.
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