Footsteps Of A Modern Henro- Shikoku Pilgrimage Documentary
My name is Sabrina Anjali and I created this short film documentary about the shikoku pilgrimage. I moved to Japan one year before the global pandemic in wish to pursue my career in the arts. As a film maker, photographer, illustrator my interests always come back to embracing my Asian heritage. I hope that by following me along my journey as a creator you can be inspired to fulfil your own purpose too.
The documentary consists of three parts about the Shikoku Pilgrimage on the island of Shikoku. Since moving to Japan in 2019, I have been fascinated as to why people of all ages, and from different walks of life come to do this pilgrimage. Through the three chapters, Perseverance, Surrender and Ease. I investigate the origins, of the pilgrimage and the connections to Buddhism. The reasons for starting the mentality and reflections upon a journey. The three chapters are named, Perseverance Surrender and Ease.
Before moving to Japan, I was not aware of this pilgrimage or the reasoning behind it. After learning more I wished to create a film to share this hidden beauty with the rest of the world. I hope that this film inspires travellers to come to the island of Shikoku and experience a new Japan that is enriched in culture, humanity and kindness.
Director, producer and primary camera work: Sabrina Anjali
Translator and second camera work: Yuya Sugiura
Speakers in the video: Ai Oyama, David Morton and Tanaka Kiyomuri.
Music: Uppbeat
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Awesome... called to go next month ... today!🎉😂❤❤
Very beautiful production. I have to admit, I was very touched with Tanaka-san's talk about collecting the stamps from each temple on a "hakui" (or "hakue") to give to his mother to wear at the time she passes to the next world. Marvelous production and a great window into Shikoku!
@Sabrina_Anjali
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment!
one may wonder on the path of life, there is magic here that follows your footpaths as you breath the simple life that you wonder why are we here. I think the silence of this journey that one searches leads you to understand that life is full of smiles
@Sabrina_Anjali
8 ай бұрын
Wow this is so beautifully said! Thank you for sharing it!
Very inspiring. Thank you.
I love this video! arigato
@Sabrina_Anjali
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Thank you!
This has been a project for me two or three years before the pandemic. This year, I will finally begin this journey.
@nubiacarrasco
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Hi, I am interested in making this trip next year. If possible, Id like to ask you questions. Thank you in advance.
@Sabrina_Anjali
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Wow I am so happy to hear that! I hope your journey went well and if you are still completing it hope it is everything to expected and more!
@Sabrina_Anjali
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@@nubiacarrasco Hello, I am not sure if your question is aimed at me, but I don’t mind answering any questions you may have. I have not completed this pilgrimage so my knowledge may be limited, but there are helpful groups on Facebook about the pilgrimage and books written by some locals in English that were extremely useful. I hope that helps!
Wow did you complete the route? You know its in my bucket list the other one is to do holy land❤😊
@Sabrina_Anjali
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Hello! Thank you for your comment. Sadly, I did not in this video, I went to the first 6 temples with a group tour. I also visited Yashima temple quiet often because I lived at the foot of the mountain and sometimes, I would travel by car to the other temples. I hope that you will be able to do it soon. It definitely is beautiful and such a unique experience.