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Pilgrimage Gear: Traditional Shikoku Henro Equipment
Henros in traditional pilgrimage gear offer prayers on the Shikoku 88-Temple route Pilgrims on the Shikoku Henro are instantly recognizable by their unique a... -
The Shikoku Pilgrimage: Where to Start and How to Proceed
Pilgrims in traditional gear walk toward a Shikoku Pilgrimage temple. The Shikoku Pilgrimage isn't an artifact of Japanese history—it's a living tradition op... -
Who is Kukai? The Buddhist Saint at the Henro’s Heart
A statue of Kukai at Shikoku Pilgrimage Temple 45, Iwaya-ji Everywhere you go in Shikoku, you'll see statues of a wandering monk carrying a begging bowl and ... -
Origins of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Japan’s Spiritual Odyssey
A pilgrim walks a grassy trail on the Shikoku Pilgrimage. The Shikoku Pilgrimage, or Henro is one of Japan’s many sacred pilgrimage routes. Its modern incarn...
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