The Billion Shots™ on Instagram: "The cleaning of the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki Prefecture, which stands at an imposing 120 meters (approx. 394 feet), is a monumental task performed by professional window cleaners who must double as skilled mountain climbers. This annual ritual involves workers suspended by specialized ropes and pulleys from the top of the Buddha’s head, where they use high-pressure hoses and brushes to remove dirt, bird droppings, and oxidation from the massive bronze plates.

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