The history of a pilgrimage route in one of Japan's main islands of Shikoku dates back more than ... at a local inn near Ryozenji Temple in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture.

The 56-year-old has long been engaged in the translation of “Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide,” known ... in the Bando prisoner-of-war camp in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture. During World War ...

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 ...

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 ...