Culture Takamatsu Temple Countdown Arlene Bastion The last few temples before completing the Henro might be the toughest.
Culture Utazu's Temples of Love Arlene Bastion Utazu has two sides, one with wedding chapels and the other with old temples. Both are temples of love, just different sorts.
Culture Fancy A Fan? Arlene Bastion How the Japanese round fans, uchiwa, are handcrafted in Marugame.
Culture Towel Town Arlene Bastion An Imabari towel is forever: Japan's softest, most absorbent, most durable towels come from Imabari in Ehime.
Culture Forest Bathing In Kochi's Temples Arlene Bastion The greenery of Kochi Temples 29-32 are good shinrin yoku, or 'forest bathing'- forest therapy.
Accommodation Budget Station Hotels in Japan Arlene Bastion Comfort and convenience are twin benefits of budget station hotels