From tokugawa times to the present by andrew gordon, embracing defeat. An introduction to the history of japan by katsuro hara. The island is thought of as a rural backwater, with few mustsee attractions, but a visit there can wash away those doubts. There were originally three varieties of this breed, each named for the area in which it was bred. Really helps you feel more connected to the areas where you are going. Reexamination of historical tsunamis in shikoku island, japan. For help with downloading a wikipedia page as a pdf, see help. At the temple office where you can have your pilgrimage book. 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. Some of the top sights for visitors in the city are kochi castle, the splendid makino botanical g. This book has detailed maps about all of the temples and small sections about their history, as well as things to do in the area. The highest point is mount fuji, at 3,776 meters 12,385 feet.
Pdf a cultural, historical, and practical guidebook to kagawa. A secluded, resort style ryokan by great forest in okudogo. 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. Since the adoption of the gregorian calendar, three different systems for. Part of the advances in natural and technological hazards research book series nthr. Secrets of shikoku self guided adventure inside japan. It is located south of honshu and north east of kyushu. The shikoku was recognized by the united kennel club in 2006. As the title states, this paper culls the history and stories of miracles attributed to tatsueji from two japanese documents. Japanese historythe american occupation of japan wikibooks.
As we walk beside him through these pages, we hear of the origins of. Memoirs of a geisha by arthur golden, shogun by james clavell, star sand by roger pulvers, the samurais garde. It is separated from honshu by the inland sea north and the kii strait east and from kyushu by the bungo strait west. A history of japanese buddhism xii japanese calendar since the 1 january 1873, japan has used the gregorian calendar. Download the ebook version of lonely planets shikoku pdf chapter from the japan guidebook.
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. As the title states, this paper culls the history and stories of miracles attributed to kakurinji from two japanese documents. Shikoku l, literally four countries is japans fourth largest island, southwest of japans main island honshu. Japanese officials left for manila on august 19 to meet macarthur and to be briefed on his plans for the occupation.
Shikoku is also one of the countrys regions, which includes nearby islands associated with its constituent prefectures. 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. 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. Shikoku, literally four countries is japans fourth largest island, southwest of japans main island honshu. 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. An introductory history, first published in 1979 and now in its eighth edition, and, most recently, the mekong. Japan in miniature project by steve mccarty, updated july 2019. History and culture from classical to coolprovides a historical account of japans elite and popular cultures. The island lies south of honshu and east of kyushu across the kanmon strait. It is also the home of the 88 temple pilgrimage of the shingon sect of buddhism. The purpose of this book is to alleviate the anxiety that nonjapanese. As we walk beside him through these pages, we hear of the origins of the sacred route, its history, and its rituals. The smallest of japans big four, it lies to the south of honshu.
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. 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. Anecdotally, shikoku is among japans warmer islands, but it still experiences four seasons. Shikoku simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Despite its geographical proximity to the historical centres of power of osaka and kyoto, shikoku has always been considered somewhat remote throughout japanese history. The four main islands, from north to south, are hokkaido, honshu, shikoku, and kyushu. Henro is a centuries old buddhist pilgrimage inspired by the monk kobo daishi. History the shikoku is descended from the medium sized dogs of ancient japan. Its really interesting that these guide books were published at times such as these. He is the author of eight books on asian topics, including southeast asia. History and culture from classical to cool on jstor. The historical significance of pilgrimages in japan, with special reference to the shikoku pilgrimage. The books a henro pilgrimage guide to the eightyeight temples on shikoku, japan taisen miyata, echoes of incense.
Japans achievement is explained not merely in economic terms, but at a more fundamental level, as a product of historical patterns of. 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. In recent years, the pilgrim journey ohenro around the 88 temples scattered across shikoku has become a popular activity for. 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. 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. Turbulent past, uncertain future, published in 2000. Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to shikoku.
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. The far eastern commission and allied council for japan were also established to supervise the occupation of japan. Known as the 88 temples of shikoku, the 1400km journey is japans best known pilgrimage and its. The old names are still in common use in their prefectures. Shikoku is the smallest of japans four main islands. 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. A pilgrimage trail to 88 temples in shikoku, japan, on foot and using public transport. A short overview of the history of the shikoku pilgrimage with a brief mention of the history of pilgrimage in japan in general.
It was developed as a hunting dog, mainly used on boar in the mountainous regions of kochi. It has been updated throughout, and several new chapters on earlier japanese history have been added. A henro pilgrimage guide to the 88 temples of shikoku island, japan. Many books on japans history are encyclopedic in nature and have so much detail it. Kochi is located in shikoku, japans smallest island. Known as the 88 temples of shikoku, the 1400km journey is japans best known pilgrimage and its oldest tourist trail. In kotohira youll follow the pilgrims skywards as you climb the steep steps of konpirasan, shikoku s most famous shrine. History in japans feudal past, the island of shikoku was divided into four regions hence the name shi four and koku region. A pilgrimage trail to 88 temples in shikoku, japan mlit. Shikoku travel guide what to do in shikoku rough guides. History of shikoku lonely planet travel information. The islands stunning iya valley, rugged pacific coastline, mountain ranges. 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.
In japans feudal past, the island was divided into four regions. The island is divided into the prefectures of ehime, kagawa, kochi, and tokushima. The history of railroading in shikoku table of contents. Shikoku, island, the smallest of the four main islands of japan. Shikoku article about shikoku by the free dictionary. Getting there required a boat ride until three bridge links to honshu were built over the last couple of decades. We just got a note from a friend heading out on the 1200 km shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage in japan.
The smallest of the major islands of japan, its high mountains and steep slopes limit agriculture and impede communication. The following thesis examines the extensive history of charitable giving along the eightyeight temple pilgrimage route around the island of shikoku, japan. True to its name, shikoku is divided into four prefectures. 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. Shikokus ancient names include iyonofutanashima, iyoshima, and futanashima, and its current name refers to the four former provinces that made up the island. The shikoku japan 88 route guide is the indispensable companion for all walking henro.
History of the shikoku pilgrimage shikoku pilgrimage j. The story of japan is of an interplay between unity informal, or since. This is an illustrated simplified book of the buddhist text. Shikoku consists of as four prefectures and is one of the four islands that make up japan. Secrets of shikoku self guided adventure inside japan tours.
Meaning and practice in shikoku in this wise and compassionate book, sibley vividly captures life on the buddhist pilgrims road of shikoku, japan. Shikoku eightyeight sacred places pilgrimage, on the island of shikoku, in western japan. Japan is largely mountainous and forested, with arable land making up only 11. 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. 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. 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. About 4 million people live there, fewer than on any of the other main islands. The japan heritage promotion project published by shikoku henro japan heritage council. Since the adoption of the gregorian calendar, three different systems for counting years have or had been used in japan. 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. Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands of japan. Shikoku is the second smallest main island after okinawa.
The shikoku pilgrimage is the oldest and most popular pilgrimage in japan. Guidebook for using medical institutions and basic conversationvocabulary sheet pdf. The history of railroading in shikoku by yasutaka ikeda. In japans feudal past, the island of shikoku was divided into four regions hence the name shi four and koku region.
Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. 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. We therefore heartily wish this little book may be a helpful guide for your movements around. Shikoku, literally four provinces is one of the five main islands of japan. The provinces of awa, tosa, iyo and sanuki became the modernday prefectures of tokushimaken, kochiken, ehimeken and kagawaken. Sep 26, 2011 we just got a note from a friend heading out on the 1200 km shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage in japan. Both the prefecture and city share the same name, and are one of the countrys bestkept secrets. Aug 24, 2011 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Ian reader, lancaster university, author of making pilgrimages. The hot spring waters at yuda onsen, famous for their beautifying effects, will ease the fatigue of travel.
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