Visiting Pin Koro Jizo in Saku: A Shrine for Health and Longevity #writerslife #japan
I’ve been away from the boat for five weeks over the holiday season, and before heading back to life afloat, I made a small pilgrimage into the Japanese Alps.
This journey brought me to Saku, in Nagano—one of Japan’s well-known longevity hotspots—to visit Pin Koro Jizo, a beloved shrine where people come to pray for a long, healthy life.
I’m joined by my friend Koji—also known as Ninja Koji—a real-life ninja, lifelong book lover, owner of one of the coolest vintage Japanese houses I know, and (full disclosure) my literary agent.
👉 Be sure to check out Koji’s YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@shinkoma_entertainment_2914/videos
Sometimes before we move forward, it helps to stop, reflect, and make a quiet visit like this one
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