Newsroom Tokyo S2015E30 - 1,200 Years of Worship

Monks, pilgrims and tourists have been flocking to a remote mountain in western Japan to celebrate a big anniversary. It's 1,200 years since a monk settled on Koyasan and founded a major school of Buddhism there. The mountain has always been a popular destination. In the past, UNESCO gave it World Heritage Status, and Michelin made it a 3-star attraction. But in this landmark year, people are turning up in record numbers. NHK World's Kimberly Gale reports.