Culture Ceremony at Nyoirin-ji Temple 2025 Sunday - Nov 23rd A ceremony to burn up sins and pray for a healthy year is held at this temple on Mt. Nakatsu-mine.
Culture Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron Stepping back in time doesn’t have to be old and grungy! Shikoku figured out how to let travelers experience Japan’s old life ..
9 Temples & Shrines Ryozenji C. Rio My experience at Ryozenji temple was over-whelmingIy under-whelming. I arrived on a cold mid-November afternoon with the the expectation..
13 Arts & Crafts Replicas in Otsuka Museum of Art Takako Sakamoto In one of the most unexpected places stands one of the most unique museums in the world, the Otsuka Museum of Art in Naruto city,..
7 Temples & Shrines Dainichiji - Itano C. Rio Temple four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the temple of the great sun. Set far back into the valley on the..
Historical Udatsu Old Street Phillip Nelson Step in to an older Japan and take a walk down a nationally preserved street full of tradition and culture.
Culture Tokushima Awakening Arlene Bastion Stage One of the Shikoku Henro at Ryozenji in Tokushima was an awakening, in many ways.
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..
