Culture Tokushima Awakening Arlene Bastion Stage One of the Shikoku Henro at Ryozenji in Tokushima was an awakening, in many ways.
Culture Ascetic Training in Kochi Arlene Bastion Learning discipline in Muroto, where the first three temples in Kochi are, as part of the Henro Second Stage.
Culture Luck of The Ages Yakuouji Temple 23 Arlene Bastion Yakuouji Temple 23's fame is for saving those with unlucky age numbers, and is also the last Henro temple in Tokushima.
Activities Old Tiger On Shikoku Henro Arlene Bastion A day in Osaka, stores, history, then bus ride to Tokushima, the start of the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage.
Shopping Getting The Blues in Kojima Arlene Bastion History and the current scene of Kojima jeans, where traditional methods of dyeing and sewing maintain Japan's reputation and..
Culture Cathedral That Rose From the Ashes Arlene Bastion The Memorial Peace Cathedral may have originated in war, but is now a place of quiet in a less visited part of central Hiroshima,..
Activities Solo Senior Woman Traveler in Japan Arlene Bastion Travel tips geared to senior women traveling alone in Japan, a rare brave group. Tips based on experience to enhance comfort and..