Shikoku: The Japanese Island of Pilgrimage and Spirituality
Shikoku, although the smallest of Japan's main islands, plays a huge role in the country's spiritual heritage. It's home to ...
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Shikoku: Where nature meets tradition
It is also the home of Japan's most famous pilgrimage, the Shikoku Henro, a journey covering 88 temples with connections to the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai). Photo credit ...
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Embrace spiritualism on Japan's sacred nature trail
Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a ...
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‘Drive Shikoku’ lives up to its name as ultimate travel guide
Published by the Organization for Promotion of Tourism in Shikoku, the website is available in Japanese, English and Chinese. Based on mobility data and other information on foreign tourists who ...
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Historian works to share Shikoku pilgrimage across the world
The 56-year-old has long been engaged in the translation of “Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide,” known as a must-have English-language guidebook. Moreton, who first arrived in Japan in 1988 ...
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The osettai culture of Shikoku's pilgrimage route appeals to travelers from across the world
The history of a pilgrimage route in one of Japan's main islands of Shikoku dates back more than 1,200 years. The route, known as the Shikoku Henro, includes 88 temples where Kukai -- the founder ...