Footsteps Of A Modern Henro- Shikoku Pilgrimage Documentary

My name is Sabrina Anjali and I created this short film documentary about the shikoku pilgrimage. I moved to Japan one year before the global pandemic in wish to pursue my career in the arts. As a film maker, photographer, illustrator my interests always come back to embracing my Asian heritage. I hope that by following me along my journey as a creator you can be inspired to fulfil your own purpose too.

The documentary consists of three parts about the Shikoku Pilgrimage on the island of Shikoku. Since moving to Japan in 2019, I have been fascinated as to why people of all ages, and from different walks of life come to do this pilgrimage. Through the three chapters, Perseverance, Surrender and Ease. I investigate the origins, of the pilgrimage and the connections to Buddhism. The reasons for starting the mentality and reflections upon a journey. The three chapters are named, Perseverance Surrender and Ease.


Before moving to Japan, I was not aware of this pilgrimage or the reasoning behind it. After learning more I wished to create a film to share this hidden beauty with the rest of the world. I hope that this film inspires travellers to come to the island of Shikoku and experience a new Japan that is enriched in culture, humanity and kindness.

Director, producer and primary camera work: Sabrina Anjali
Translator and second camera work: Yuya Sugiura
Speakers in the video: Ai Oyama, David Morton and Tanaka Kiyomuri.
Music: Uppbeat
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