Although many other large statues were raised in Japan, some of them of astonishing height (like the 120 meters tall Ushiku Daibutsu), the Kamakura Daibutsu remains the most notorious giant Buddha statue in Japan, a marvelous place enjoyed by locals and foreign visitors alike.
EXIF info:
Nikon D300
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/2500s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200