It is also known as Ushiku ARCADIA (Amida's Radiance and Compassion Actually Developing and Illuminating Area).

It was built to commemorate the birth of Shinran, founder of the Jōdo Shinshū 浄土真宗 or "True Pure Land School" of Buddhism.

[3] First, a cast iron steel column was erected at the center supporting the weight of the entire Daibutsu.

The bronze sheets are much lighter compared to that of the Great Buddha at Tōdai-ji temple in Nara, since the one at Ushiku applies a steel frame to support the structure.

The elaborate design of each hand and arm was also assembled on the ground, then attached on the body with a huge crane lifting each parts.