Sacred Journeys

Notes from the Field: The Henro (Shikoku)

Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 27s  | Video has closed captioning.

Not sure what to wear for your pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku? Learn the signficance of each piece of the henro—pilgrim—garb.

Aired: 12/16/14

Rating: NR

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