Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...

TOKUSHIMA—David Moreton has for years served as a messenger of the cultural appeal of a Buddhist pilgrimage of 88 temples across the island of Shikoku. A historian from Canada, Moreton has ...

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

These old and new paths encourage you to explore gorgeous landscapes and seascapes, and reflect on centuries past.

The Japanese island of Shikoku is famous for its rich nature and pilgrimage. It is also known for the abundance of its local cuisine that can only be tasted in that area. In the following slides ...

Students will also walk a brief section of the 1200-year old Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. They will learn about the history of the pilgrimage and its place in Japanese society today, while also ...

He said one officer he knows who has witnessed many executions has repeatedly completed the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Yasuhiro Hanashi on Nov. 11 resigned as justice minister after coming ...

Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun.' The reason is due to its location, which is to the east of the Asian ...

Marks the beginning of the Mahakumbh pilgrimage. Devotees gather for the first major snan to purify their souls and start their spiritual journey. An auspicious day for bathing, symbolizing the ...