Culture Shikoku Travel Guide Matthew Vachon Japan's smallest island, Shikoku, is the perfect weekend getaway spot for foodies and nature lovers alike. Learn what two of..
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..
Culture Tokushima Central Park Takako Sakamoto Enjoy nature and moving trees inside the well-maintained and beautiful Tokushima Central Park!
Culture Ooasahiko Shrine Anonymous OoAsahiko ( 大麻比古神社 ) is a Shinto Shrine in Naruto, Tokushima. Located within walking distance of Ryozen Temple, it is th..
Culture Tokushima Awakening Arlene Bastion Stage One of the Shikoku Henro at Ryozenji in Tokushima was an awakening, in many ways.
6 Temples & Shrines Kokubunji - Tokushima City C. Rio Temple fifteen in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the Official State Temple.
Culture Shosan-ji Summer Festival 2024 Friday - Aug 30th August 30th is the Buddhist memorial festival at Shikoku's 12th temple, Shousan-ji, which is one of the 88 temples on a pilgrimage..
Historical Bando POW Camp Site, Tokushima Takako Sakamoto Can you imagine any POW camp being a paradise? I couldn't, until I learned about this Bando POW Camp in WWI, from 1917 to 1920..