Japanology Plus · SEASON 11

Kumano: The Practice of Shugendo

Episode 12 · 2024-07-11

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Episode overview

Shugendo is a uniquely Japanese spiritual tradition known for its grueling ascetic practices. We explore its origins in the heavily forested mountains of Kumano, and learn about practitioners.

28 minutes

Season 11 episodes