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Of the four main islands of Japan, Shikoku in the southwest is the smallest: snuggled in a bay between its two big brothers, Honshu and Kyushu. While it can feel quieter and more remote than much of ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Social: 14 things to do in Shikoku, Japan
The smallest and least populous of Japan’s four main islands, Shikoku is located to the south of Honshu, where its capital Tokyo resides. Despite Shikoku being relatively less popular among tourists, ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Social: 88 Temples, 750 Miles, Untold Gifts: Japan’s Shikoku Pilgrimage
A famed route on the smallest of Japan’s four main islands offers breathtaking views and an array of lessons on history, culture and generosity. Credit... Supported by Photographs and Text by Marta ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Social: Shikoku the hidden Japanese paradise most travelers miss
Shikoku is one of Japan’s hidden paradises that many travelers completely miss. With peaceful temples, scenic coastlines, and charming countryside towns, the island offers a slower and more authentic ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Social: Done the Camino? Try tackling Japan’s 88-temple Shikoku Trail
Bow respectfully at the temple gate. Cleanse hands and mouth at the fountain. Sound the bell. Leave a name slip with your wish in the main hall, light a candle and three sticks of incense, toss coins ...
News Japan » Shikoku » Social: Shikoku is the Japanese island you haven’t heard of but should definitely visit
MANY travellers never veer very far from the well-worn paths of Toyko and Kyoto. This is well worth the detour. The moments that follow are a blur. I struggle to take a breath as wave after wave of ...