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..
Culture Sayonara Henro: Okuboji Temple 88 Arlene Bastion Completing the Shikoku Henro at Okuboji Temple 88.
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.