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Shikoku
The Japanese island of Shikoku is the birthplace of the most revered figure in Japanese Buddhism, the monk and teacher Kobo-Daishi. For hundreds of years, a 750-mile pilgrimage route has circled this mountainous island, connecting 88 separate temples and shrines that claim connection to Daishi, also known as the Great Master.
Episode Clips
Notes from the Field: Temple of the Two Dragons (Shikoku)
Travel to the Temple of the Two Dragons on the island of Shikoku.
Notes from the Field: Steve's Story (Shikoku)
Meet American pilgrim Steve Williams traveling in Shikoku, Japan.
Notes from the Field: Jenn and Alex (Shikoku)
Meet American pilgrims Jenn and Alex journeying around the island of Shikoku in Japan.
Notes from the Field: The Henro (Shikoku)
Take a look at the traditional garb of the henro, the pilgrim of Shikoku.
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