The atire

The locals can spot a pilgrim because they would wear the proper robes and so would be more likely to offer them help. White is the traditional colour worn at a funeral, as many monks died for various reasons during the pilgrim, they would prepare beforehand their clothes- and that tradition still follows through today.

88 Temples of Shikoku

July 27th 2014
My favorite program on NHK World is Journeys In Japan and Begin Japanology, they're the best documentaries to find different destinations to explore and get to know different communities. I spoke to a Japanese guy whom reminded me of an episode by both these programs based on the 88 Temples in Shikoku; a lot of people say it's a good way to reflect on their life as usually these pilgrims are retir ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more

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