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Kakashi Henro pilgrims

Kakashi dolls depicting the Shikoku Island pilgrims (O-Henro-san), Kamiyama, Japan. The Henro is a 88 temple pilgrimage, one of the oldest in the world, honoring the Buddist monk, Kukai. It is traditionally done on foot, circumnavigating 1200 km of Shikoku Island, taking 30-60 days. The pilgrims wear white outfits, a stole, conical grass hats and carry staffs. Every time I visit Shikoku Island I never fail to see many O-Henro-san.

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  • Rice drying
  • Ripe persimmons
  • 'Milk' ginko tree
  • Alert dog
  • Henro kakashi with child
  • Kakashi Henro pilgrims
  • Kakashi children
  • Kakashi and friends
  • Traffic cop
  • Kakashi with shadow
  • Kakashi girl at a street corner
  • Welcoming kakashi
  • Kakashi doll couple
  • Scavenging for salmon
  • Leftovers
  • Wings up
  • Eagle tree
  • Favorite perch
  • Hiding in plain sight
  • The last of the salmon
  • Terry Allen

    on November 27, 2021

    Many thanks everyone for your nice comments!

  • Greg&Rose Photography

    on November 26, 2021

    Wonderful comp

  • Gene Hyder

    on November 26, 2021

    Super shot.

  • Kevin Poynor

    on November 26, 2021

    Fantastic find and super shot.

  • Byron Fair Photography

    on November 26, 2021

    Very fun.

  • geoghanart

    on November 26, 2021

    New FAV :). The facial expressions are just priceless and the use of the clothing adds so much to the charm of these dolls. Delightful capture. Regarding your comment on my post - yes - thank goodness the cranes are finished with their work for now at least from this view. It was so annoying to have them in sight all of the time. I'm sure it won't be long before more construction be going on along the river edge.

  • fotoeffects

    on November 26, 2021

    What a great depiction of the pilgrims!

  • Donna McCommon

    on November 26, 2021

    Great shot of the gathering.

  • Wayne Wendel

    on November 26, 2021

    Great series showing us something about the culture of Japan. I do hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

  • Franks-Focus

    on November 26, 2021

    Nice shot of these pilgrims on their journey

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