Culture Shikoku Pilgrimage's Mairi Path Arlene Bastion About Temples 71-77 which form the Mairi Path, and its origins, Iyadani-ji. A sad story but henro are happy coming closer to Nirvana...
Culture Nirvana in Kagawa Arlene Bastion Nirvana in Kagawa is the end of the Henro, but what it leads on to is also important.
Culture Enlightenment to Nirvana - Or Not Arlene Bastion Enlightenment might be admitting defeat. Old Tiger Henro Part 9
Activities Walking on Cloud, Sea, and Sky Arlene Bastion The beauty of the Kurushima Kaikyo, part of the world's longest suspension bridge Shimanami Kaido, makes for a wonderful walk...
Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion The 2000 year old camphor tree at Oasahiko Shrine reflects Japan's veneration for its heritage trees, revering them as religious..
Culture Tokushima Temple Goofy Capers Arlene Bastion Adventures using public transport on the Shikoku Henro.
Culture Meandering Through Miyajima Arlene Bastion A personal encounter with some of Miyajima's magic and mystique, through a walkabout of the island's less trodden paths.
Culture Sayonara Henro: Okuboji Temple 88 Arlene Bastion Completing the Shikoku Henro at Okuboji Temple 88.