Founded in 1934, Sokoji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple. The temple reflects a Japanese architectural style, both in the interior and the exterior. The Zen temple was originally housed in the Jewish Synagogue building at 1881 Bush Street (now the home of Kokoro Assisted Living facility), which the Zen temple congregation purchased.

The congregation managed to continue payment while being interned at the various relocation camps during World War II. The current building was completed and dedicated in April of 1984. Rev. Hosen founded the temple in 1934. He also founded Zenshuji Temple in Los Angeles ten years earlier.

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