Ryozen-ji Temple, the first stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, marks the beginning of the 1,200-kilometer spiritual journey encompassing 88 temples. Located in Tokushima Prefecture, it features a ...

April 17 (UPI) --A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit Japan at 11:14 p.m. Wednesday local time, off the west coast of Shikoku Island. Initial reports said there was no threat of tsunami and only minor ...

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the west coast of Shikoku island on Wednesday night, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. There have been reports of aftershocks of 4.3 ...

The history of a pilgrimage route in one of Japan's main islands of Shikoku dates back more than 1,200 years. The route, known as the Shikoku Henro, includes 88 temples where Kukai -- the founder ...

Beyond the bright lights of Tokyo or Kyoto lies the smallest and most seldom visited of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku.

The town of Matsuyama, on the island of Shikoku, is a gem for the adventurous traveler. It hosts one of Japan's most ...

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a ...

TOKUSHIMA—David Moreton has for years served as a messenger of the cultural appeal of a Buddhist pilgrimage of 88 temples across the island of Shikoku. A historian from Canada, Moreton has ...

The name alone signals what’s in store for passengers who will take luxury sightseeing overnight train trips to the Shikoku and Setouchi regions from January to March 2024. The service is ...