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Japan: Ojizo Sama, Protectors and Guides for Lost Souls
Ojizo Sama are revered Buddhist figures, particularly known for their role as protectors of children, travelers, and troubled souls. These statues, often recognizable by their childlike appearance, are omnipresent in Buddhist temples, along roadsides, in cemeteries, and in the mountains throughout the country. Fine Art Print © O. Robert (Purchase here) They represent a millennia-old tradition of compassion, hope, and protection in Japanese Buddhism. Their origins, rooted in M
Japan: Photographing the 88 Temples of the Henro Pilgrimage (Part 2)
The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread across 4 prefectures. Several thousand pilgrims venture each year on these paths, which are about 1.250 kilometers long. Traditionally, these pilgrims, called Ohenro, travel on foot this ambitious journey in a personal quest. Explanations and advice for photographing the temples and the grandiose landscapes of this pilgrimage. Fine Art Print
Japan: Henro, the Pilgrimage of the 88 Temples of Shikoku (Part 1)
The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread across 4 prefectures. Several thousand pilgrims venture onto these paths spanning about 1.250 kilometers every year. Traditionally, the pilgrims, called Ohenro, travel on foot on this ambitious journey in a personal quest. History, challenge, and organization of the most famous pilgrimage in Japan. Fine Art Print © O. Robert (Purchase here)
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