The Standing Wooden Vajrayaksa Statue, enshrined in the Nandaimon Gate of Todaiji Temple, is one of the masterpieces of Buddhist sculpture representing Japan. The statue was created by Unkei and Kaikei and other Buddhist sculptors between 1183 and 1203 during the Kamakura period. Its powerful appearance and intricate modeling beauty are characteristic of Kamakura sculpture, and have attracted many people. The two standing statues of Kongorikishi, called “A-gata” and “Un-gata,” are placed on either side of the South Gate of Todaiji Temple. The A-form statue is open-mouthed and the Un-form statue is closed-mouthed, and this symmetry symbolizes the Buddhist idea known as “A-Un breathing. The A-Un statue embodies strength and sturdiness, while the A-Un statue embodies calmness and serenity, and the two statues together display a harmonious dignity. These statues are made using the yosegi-zukuri technique, in which several pieces of wood are combined to form a form, and then colored and finished to achieve the exquisite carving. The statue is approximately 8.4 meters tall, and every detail, including the expression of dynamic muscles, the sharp gaze, and the intricate flow of the garments, shows overwhelming realism and high technology. The Standing Vajrayaksa Statue is extremely important not only for its role as a guardian deity protecting Todaiji Temple from external enemies, but also for its artistic value.