The memorial service of Daionki is held at Hieizan Enryakuji Temple in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture on June 4, 2021, 1200 years anniversary since the death of a Japanese Buddhist monk Saicho (767-822), the founder of the Tiantai (T'ien-t'ai.) Due to the spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 infection, the original schedule was significantly reduced and will continue until June 5th. The memorial service can be viewed on a large monitor outside the hall, and will be delivered live on "YouTube". ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )