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Sacred Journeys

Notes from the Field: Jenn and Alex (Shikoku)

Meet American pilgrims Jenn and Alex journeying around the island of Shikoku in Japan.

Aired 12/16/2014 | Rating NR

Sacred Journeys

Notes from the Field: Jenn and Alex (Shikoku)

Clip: Episode 2 | 2m 40sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet American pilgrims Jenn and Alex journeying around the island of Shikoku in Japan.

Travel around the island of Shikoku with pilgrims Jenn and Alex, two recent medical school graduates learning to embrace the unexpected nature of their journey.

Aired 12/16/2014 | Rating NR

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Funding for Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler provided by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Hans and Margret Rey/Curious George Fund, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by public television viewers.

The Evolution of Buddhism in Japan (Shikoku)

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Notes from the Field: Abalone (Shikoku)

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Taste the Shikoku delicacy of abalone. (2m 9s)

Notes from the Field: Osettai (Shikoku)

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Take a break with Shikoku locals. (3m 17s)

Notes from the Field: Steve's Story (Shikoku)

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Meet American pilgrim Steve Williams traveling in Shikoku, Japan. (2m 39s)

Notes from the Field: Temple of the Two Dragons (Shikoku)

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Travel to the Temple of the Two Dragons on the island of Shikoku. (3m 15s)

Notes from the Field: The Henro (Shikoku)

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Take a look at the traditional garb of the henro, the pilgrim of Shikoku. (2m 27s)

Shikoku (Preview)

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Travel with American pilgrims to Shikoku. (1m 34s)

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Funding for Sacred Journeys with Bruce Feiler provided by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Hans and Margret Rey/Curious George Fund, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by public television viewers.

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