1. Foreign residents in Ehime Prefecture participated in a cultural event, "shabutsu," which involved tracing Buddhist images as an initiative by the local government to attract settlers.
2. The event took place at Iwayaji temple, one of the 88 temples on Shikoku's famous pilgrimage route, where participants worshipped the main hall and Daishido hall.
3. Participants spent around 30 minutes tracing a chosen Buddhist image, advised to take deep breaths to concentrate. A Taiwanese student found the experience calming and Argentine participant enjoyed her first "shabutsu" experience.
2. The event took place at Iwayaji temple, one of the 88 temples on Shikoku's famous pilgrimage route, where participants worshipped the main hall and Daishido hall.
3. Participants spent around 30 minutes tracing a chosen Buddhist image, advised to take deep breaths to concentrate. A Taiwanese student found the experience calming and Argentine participant enjoyed her first "shabutsu" experience.
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Foreign residents in Ehime Prefecture attended the cultural event "shabutsu" at Iwayaji temple, part of Shikoku's pilgrimage route. Participants traced Buddhist images for focus and relaxation, with a Taiwanese student finding it calming, while an Argentine participant enjoyed her first shabutsu
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Created: 2025/08/21 07:03
Updated: 2025/12/08 02:55
Last Read: 2025/08/21 07:30