Naesosa - a Temple near Buan

Tree-lined road to Naesosa



One of the 4 guardians of the gate



The main building enshrining the Buddha image



Inside the main building



Architectural details of interior of the main building

Images from the Totoman Museum in Seoul

This tiny little "museum" is a rambling assemblage of old toys, kitsch from Korean childhoods, old school stuff, piles of tiny figures and sensational movie posters. Here are some highlights from the collection:


Twins, separated at birth?


This little guy was angry because he was only 3 inches tall.


Astro boys and friends


This "king" baby and his friends are the stuff nightmares are made of


You've come a long way, baby!


Donald Duck and friend


Bald, yet hairy, clown


Translation: "I've Been Tricked!"


Get your shots!


Mickey has more friends than Donald


Military miniatures


Is this monkey the homekeeper? You decide.


Translation: "Now Is Not the Time to Die"


You can never have enough


This calendar was advertising a pharmacy


Korea's version of ugly dolls


Wonder Woman's "Whatever I Want" Notebook


The Wrestler


Buddhist monks in training, perhaps?