A monk of the Heian Period, "Kukai",Do you know?
You might not know "Kukai", However, you may have heard the name "Kobo Daishi".
"Kobo Daishi" known name "Kukai" is an esoteric Buddhism introduced to Japan from China, opened the Shingon sect.
Not only that, culture, art, education, and civil, in all fields, he left a good job.
"Kukai" legend and anecdote are a lot of different places throughout Japan today.
Even after 1000 years since he died, the remaining stories are believed. "Kukai", what was he like?
Let me introduce you to his life now.