Need a spiritual lift? Try the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage hike in Japan
Pilgrimages have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years. The UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo is legendary among ...
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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 ...
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Making the Shikoku Pilgrimage With a Sendatsu
Fujio Mukaihara was on a business trip to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, when he first encountered the pilgrims. Mukaihara — a systems engineer at the time — had flown ...
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Shikoku: Where nature meets tradition
Drive, cycle or hike through Shikoku Karst to take in the changing face of Japan's seasons, or indulge in a spot of stargazing under the clear night skies. Ehime's proximity to the sea means that ...
The essential guide to visiting western Japan
Most visitors hit the "golden triangle" of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto on Honshu's east coast. Here's why the regions of Chugoku and Shikoku shouldn't be overlooked, and everything you should see during ...
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Government OKs price hikes for electricity starting in June
Shikoku Electric Power Co ... The agency approved the price hikes on May 15 after the ministry presented certain verification results and expressed its intention to examine the efforts of each ...