Where We Call Home - Season 4 Episode 21 A Brazilian's Journey to Buddhist Priesthood
In the village of Yamakogawa in Chiba Prefecture, Brazilian Joken Fernandes trains at a temple to be a Buddhist priest. Zen meditation, reading sutras and chores are part of his rigorous daily routine, but Joken faces a bigger challenge. As future head priest, he must earn the trust of the local community that supports the temple. We follow Joken as he prepares a meditation workshop for the villagers. We also meet Indonesian Amani Amiroh who runs an amusement park souvenir shop in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture.
First Air Date: Feb 24, 2020
Last Air date: Oct 14, 2024
Season: 5 Season
Episode: 130 Episode
Runtime: 27 minutes
IMDb: 8.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 10.139
Language: Japanese, English
Episode
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Preserving the Memories of 3.11
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Chin Up! Let's Dance!
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In Search for the Taste of Yashiostan
Bridging Cultural Gaps in Work and Life
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A Ugandan Teen's Big-league Dream
Keeping the Fire of Folkcraft Burning
Glamping Mongolian Style
Happiness Rests on the Clouds
Living It Slow in Rural Japan
A Crafter of Wheelchairs and Smiles
A Fresh New Breeze in Glass Art
A Brazilian's Journey to Buddhist Priesthood
A World of Home Flavors in Saitama
Kayla's Festival of Friendship
When Horse, Rider and Bow Become One
Pastor Istvan's Botanical Blessings
A Personal Chef with a Personal Touch