We have started 24 hour vibration monitoring at five storied pagoda of Zentsu-ji (Important cultural property) and Motoyama-ji (Cutlural property of Mitsutoyo-shi) temples. The objective is to measure the response by vibration of the two pagodas under earthquake and wind.

Left: Five storied pagoda of Zentsu-ji temple
Right: Five storied pagoda of Motoyama-ji temple

The measurement was broadcasted on Setouchi TV.
“Five storied pagodas are strong against earthquake? 24 hour measurement experiment starting at Kagawaga prefecture”
https://youtu.be/ERq9R_VbzC8

Keywords: Zentsu-ji, Motoyama-ji, vibration monitoring, timber pagoda