14 things to do in Shikoku, Japan. Shikoku may be less popular but it has much to offer. ... Naruto Whirlpools. Witness the impressive Naruto whirlpools in the Naruto Strait. Boat tours are available ...

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.

Some of Japan's best onsens are on the southern island of Shikoku. While you can find naturally occurring and human-made onsen ryokans across Japan, a large majority of them are tucked into the ...

A certified spiritual guide explains the appeal of Japan’s ancient 750-mile, 88-temple pilgrimage as an immersive cultural experience and a popular spiritual journey. Skip to content Tourism Shikoku ...

Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan. ... a Japanese traditional craft passed down for more than 1,000 years on the southwestern island of Shikoku. Each ball, ...

The pilgrimage on Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, is a 750-mile route that links 88 Buddhist temples, each of which claims a connection to Kukai, a celebrated monk ...

Chugoku & Shikoku: From Tokyo…to beyond the Golden Route. A string of traditionally popular places, the ‘Golden Route’ has long been a favorite for Japan’s visitors – but now it’s ...

JAPAN: Prison on Shikoku. 3 minute read. TIME. April 13, 1942 12:00 AM GMT-4. T he fate of 366 Americans captured at Gilbert, Wake and Guam Islands was reported in a cable received last week by ...

On this biking journey with Shikoku Tours along the Niyodo River cycling route, I had the passage of time — and old age — on my mind. Cycling on Shikoku Island, Japan, from mountains to ocean ...