Journeys in Japan

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Journeys in Japan - Season 2 Episode 16 A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san


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Since ancient times people have made been making pilgrimages here to worship at Kotohira Shrine. Commonly known as Kompira-san, this shrine was thought to bring good luck, offer protection for sailors and assure abundant harvests. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Haruka Orth explores the area around Kotohira Shrine, which seems to have changed very little since the days of old.

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