Guidebook for using medical institutions and basic conversationvocabulary sheet pdf. The story of japan is of an interplay between unity informal, or since. We just got a note from a friend heading out on the 1200 km shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage in japan. The islands stunning iya valley, rugged pacific coastline, mountain ranges. The hot spring waters at yuda onsen, famous for their beautifying effects, will ease the fatigue of travel. Japan this is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a printed book. Shikoku, literally four countries is japans fourth largest island, southwest of japans main island honshu. Really helps you feel more connected to the areas where you are going. The old names are still in common use in their prefectures.
A pilgrimage trail to 88 temples in shikoku, japan, on foot and using public transport. The following thesis examines the extensive history of charitable giving along the eightyeight temple pilgrimage route around the island of shikoku, japan. As we walk beside him through these pages, we hear of the origins of the sacred route, its history, and its rituals. Shikoku eightyeight sacred places pilgrimage, on the island of shikoku, in western japan. Its a pilgrimage that takes you on an incredible 1200km journey to 88 temples dotted around the beautiful island of shikoku, japan. Shikoku l, literally four countries is japans fourth largest island, southwest of japans main island honshu. There were originally three varieties of this breed, each named for the area in which it was bred. The data was collected in the field on a fourpage, thirtyfive point questionnaire by two sociologists from tokyos waseda university in 1996, and on a twopage, tenpoint questionnaire by myself in. Sosc our secrets of shikoku itinerary traverses the valleys and mountains of beautiful rural shikoku, including time on the art island of naoshima, as well as stays in historic kyoto and supermodern osaka. Secrets of shikoku self guided adventure inside japan tours. It has been updated throughout, and several new chapters on earlier japanese history have been added.
In japans feudal past, the island of shikoku was divided into four regions hence the name shi four and koku region. Its really interesting that these guide books were published at times such as these. One of the most warlike of nations in the early 20th century, japan today often serves as a voice of pacifism and restraint on the international stage. A henro pilgrimage guide to the 88 temples of shikoku island, japan. Anecdotally, shikoku is among japans warmer islands, but it still experiences four seasons. As we walk beside him through these pages, we hear of the origins of. The island lies south of honshu and east of kyushu across the kanmon strait. The history of railroading in shikoku table of contents. Japanese historythe american occupation of japan wikibooks.
Sep 26, 2011 we just got a note from a friend heading out on the 1200 km shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage in japan. A pilgrimage trail to 88 temples in shikoku, japan mlit. Getting there required a boat ride until three bridge links to honshu were built over the last couple of decades. In recent years, the pilgrim journey ohenro around the 88 temples scattered across shikoku has become a popular activity for. It is separated from honshu by the inland sea north and the kii strait east and from kyushu by the bungo strait west. Pdf a cultural, historical, and practical guidebook to kagawa. The provinces of awa, tosa, iyo and sanuki became the modernday prefectures of tokushimaken, kochiken, ehimeken and kagawaken. The history of railroading in shikoku by yasutaka ikeda. Some of the top sights for visitors in the city are kochi castle, the splendid makino botanical g.
Th is book is, in part, a second edition of an early book, modern japan mcgrawhill, 1998. The most wellknown book in english on the shikoku pilgrimage is oliver statlers japanese pilgrimage 1983, which combines fictional accounts of the historical origins with recollections of the authors own experiences. Shikoku travel guide what to do in shikoku rough guides. The island is thought of as a rural backwater, with few mustsee attractions, but a visit there can wash away those doubts. Shikoku for more than years, pilgrims have walked clockwise around shikoku in the footsteps of the buddhist saint kobo daishi 774835, who achieved enlightenment on the island of his birth. The years 18681941 are the only period in four or more centuries when, along with its war years 19415, japan played a prominent role on the world stage. Written by volunteers and periodically updated, the book contains a short introduction to the shikoku pilgrimage and detailed maps of the entire route along with a wealth of useful information to help you navigate the island and find places to eat, sleep and much more. The japan heritage promotion project published by shikoku henro japan heritage council. The founder of this route, believed by common tradition, is kukai, posthumous name, kobo daishi 774835, who established the shingon sect in japan, emphasizing that all people could. About 4 million people live there, fewer than on any of the other main islands. The historical significance of pilgrimages in japan, with special reference to the shikoku pilgrimage. It is located south of honshu and north east of kyushu.
Likewise, while general japan travel wisdom would suggest that sakura season late marchearly april and the peak of autumn colors late novemberearly december are the best time to visit shikoku, the fact is that summer, with a heat that invites water. Ian reader, lancaster university, author of making pilgrimages. Turbulent past, uncertain future, published in 2000. True to its name, shikoku is divided into four prefectures. This is an illustrated simplified book of the buddhist text. The significance of the shikoku henro and the reasons for peoples fascination with it were written about in guide books published in 1936 when japan was at war with china, and in 1947 amid the postwar chaos. Written by volunteers and periodically updated, the book contains a short introduction to the shikoku pilgrimage and detailed maps of the entire route along with a wealth of useful information to help you navigate. History in japans feudal past, the island of shikoku was divided into four regions hence the name shi four and koku region. Despite its geographical proximity to the historical centres of power of osaka and kyoto, shikoku has always been considered somewhat remote throughout japanese history.
History of shikoku lonely planet travel information. As the title states, this paper culls the history and stories of miracles attributed to tatsueji from two japanese documents. He is the author of eight books on asian topics, including southeast asia. Known as the 88 temples of shikoku, the 1400km journey is japans best known pilgrimage and its. Aug 24, 2011 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. From tokugawa times to the present by andrew gordon, embracing defeat. The shikoku japan 88 route guide is the indispensable companion for all walking henro. Both the prefecture and city share the same name, and are one of the countrys bestkept secrets. Download the ebook version of lonely planets shikoku pdf chapter from the japan guidebook. The far eastern commission and allied council for japan were also established to supervise the occupation of japan. The highest point is mount fuji, at 3,776 meters 12,385 feet. For help with downloading a wikipedia page as a pdf, see help.
Settled by migrants from the asian mainland back in the mists of prehistory, japan has seen the rise and fall of emperors, rule by samurai warriors, isolation from the outside world, expansion over most of asia, defeat, and rebirth. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. The four main islands, from north to south, are hokkaido, honshu, shikoku, and kyushu. Shikoku is also one of the countrys chiho regions, which includes. Prior to that a lunisolar calendar was in use, similar to that used in china. In japans feudal past, the island was divided into four regions. Known as the 88 temples of shikoku, the 1400km journey is japans best known pilgrimage and its oldest tourist trail. History and culture from classical to coolprovides a historical account of japans elite and popular cultures. Shikokus ancient names include iyonofutanashima, iyoshima, and futanashima, and its current name refers to the four former provinces that made up the island. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to shikoku. In kotohira youll follow the pilgrims skywards as you climb the steep steps of konpirasan, shikoku s most famous shrine.
Although the establishment of the shikoku pilgrimage is widely accredited to kukai, its development and popularity originate from the collective efforts of various historical figures. Meaning and practice in shikoku in this wise and compassionate book, sibley vividly captures life on the buddhist pilgrims road of shikoku, japan. It is also the home of the 88 temple pilgrimage of the shingon sect of buddhism. Japan is largely mountainous and forested, with arable land making up only 11. History the shikoku is descended from the medium sized dogs of ancient japan. A popular and distinctive feature of the islands cultural landscape, and with a long history, large numbers of pilgrims, known as henro, still undertake the journey for a. The data was collected in the field on a fourpage, thirtyfive point questionnaire by two sociologists from tokyos waseda university in 1996, and on a twopage, tenpoint questionnaire by myself in 2000 and early 2001. Shikoku is the second smallest main island after okinawa. Shikoku, literally four provinces is one of the five main islands of japan. Henro is a centuries old buddhist pilgrimage inspired by the monk kobo daishi.
Shikoku consists of as four prefectures and is one of the four islands that make up japan. Since the adoption of the gregorian calendar, three different systems for counting years have or had been used in japan. Kochi is located in shikoku, japans smallest island. A short overview of the history of the shikoku pilgrimage with a brief mention of the history of pilgrimage in japan in general. The shikoku was recognized by the united kennel club in 2006. History of the shikoku pilgrimage shikoku pilgrimage j. An introductory history, first published in 1979 and now in its eighth edition, and, most recently, the mekong. In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines japanese history in its entirety to identify the factors underlying the nations progression to superpower status. Shikoku simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. As the title states, this paper culls the history and stories of miracles attributed to kakurinji from two japanese documents. Shikoku is famous for the shimanami kaido that allows bicycle access across islands of the seto inlet, the whirl pools of naruto and kagawas famous shrine, kotohiragu. The purpose of this book is to alleviate the anxiety that nonjapanese.
The books a henro pilgrimage guide to the eightyeight temples on shikoku, japan taisen miyata, echoes of incense. The smallest of the major islands of japan, its high mountains and steep slopes limit agriculture and impede communication. Reexamination of historical tsunamis in shikoku island, japan. We therefore heartily wish this little book may be a helpful guide for your movements around. Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands of japan. Shikoku is also one of the countrys regions, which includes nearby islands associated with its constituent prefectures. Secrets of shikoku self guided adventure inside japan. The island is divided into the prefectures of ehime, kagawa, kochi, and tokushima. Since the adoption of the gregorian calendar, three different systems for. History and culture from classical to cool on jstor.
Shikoku, island, the smallest of the four main islands of japan. It was developed as a hunting dog, mainly used on boar in the mountainous regions of kochi. Shikoku is the smallest of japans four main islands. At the temple office where you can have your pilgrimage book. Considered remote and isolated for centuries, shikoku is now easy to access from honshu via three impressive bridge systems built in the last three decades. The shikoku pilgrimage is the oldest and most popular pilgrimage in japan. Part of the advances in natural and technological hazards research book series nthr. A visit to shikoku offers a wonderful chance to see a side of japan rarely experienced by travellers, most of whom stick to the wellworn and wellloved sites of japan s main island. A history of japanese buddhism xii japanese calendar since the 1 january 1873, japan has used the gregorian calendar. Japan in miniature project by steve mccarty, updated july 2019. A secluded, resort style ryokan by great forest in okudogo.
The smallest of japans big four, it lies to the south of honshu. Shikoku article about shikoku by the free dictionary. Many books on japans history are encyclopedic in nature and have so much detail it. Memoirs of a geisha by arthur golden, shogun by james clavell, star sand by roger pulvers, the samurais garde. An introduction to the history of japan by katsuro hara. Japans achievement is explained not merely in economic terms, but at a more fundamental level, as a product of historical patterns of.
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