A Buddha statue at the Ruriden memorial hall at the Koukoku-ji temple on February 11, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Martin Hladik/AFLO)
In a country with an ageing population and a premium on space the Ruriden memorial hall is a modern collective tomb. (Photo by Martin Hladik/AFLO)
Inside the hexagonal mausoleum there are over 2000 glass Buddhas lit by LED lights. Behind the Buddhas are compartments to store the ashes of the deceased. (Photo by Martin Hladik/AFLO)
The light display changes color and pattern according to the season and time, and using a card reader system visitors can touch their card and display will change to indicate the Buddha representing their deceased. (Photo by Martin Hladik/AFLO)
