#23: Buddha's Tree House — January 23, 2013 The most popular tourist destination in Tokyo these days is the Skytree, a broadcasting and observation tower in the heart of the city's historic shitamachi district. The 634-meter structure is the largest tower in the world, and is visible at ground level from as far as 20 miles away.  The Manga University Daibutsu frequently visits the Tokyo Skytree, so we will be featuring additional photos this architectural wonder — including some views from the observation decks — in the months to come.

  #22: Bottoms Up, Buddha! — January 22, 2013 Following yesterday's kabuki performance at the National Theatre of Japan, the Manga University Daibutsu bellied up to the sake bar for a nightcap. Stacks of kazaridaru, or decorative sake kegs, like these are often seen outside Japanese shrines and other places of cultural importance.  Kampai (cheers)!

  #21: Box Office Buddha — January 21, 2013 Today we find the Manga University Daibutsu camped out in front of the National Theatre of Japan, where he's hoping to score front-row seats to the New Year Kabuki Performance. If he's lucky, he might even be invited onstage for a cameo appearance. Break a leg, Buddha!

  #20: We're Sweet on Buddha — January 20, 2013 In addition to taking a new photograph of the Manga University Daibutsu every day, we frequently upload pictures of Japanese snacks to our Pinterest account. Today, we tackle both with a single image. This is a package of raisins coated in cinnamon-flavored kokuto (black sugar). Eat a couple of these bite-size treats, and you'll have a sugar buzz that lasts for hours!

  #19: Buddha Five-0 — January 19, 2013 Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? Watcha gonna do when Buddha comes for you?