Linking mountainous Matsumoto and coastal Kanazawa, this clunkily named route includes nonetheless fantastic sites.

It's home to the legendary 88-temple pilgrimage (Shikoku Henro) — a 1,200-kilometer circular route with ... Visitors can walk the coastal trail, spotting ancient sea creature fossils along the way.

Tackling these trails is a physical challenge and a spiritual ... of achievement and a deep connection to the past. The Shikoku Henro is a spiritual journey like no other. This 88-temple ...

Japan is home to a variety of hiking routes that are unique in their own right. These less trodden trails make for an ...

Shikoku, although the smallest of Japan's main islands, plays a huge role in the country's spiritual heritage. It's home to ...

TAUNTON — A bike trail from Taunton to Gillette Stadium? That could become a reality if several proposed projects move forward. Currently, Taunton is conducting a study regarding a proposed path ...

I was on a flight from Tokushima to Tokyo after a job filming the Shikoku henro pilgrimage when I lost consciousness and suffered a compression fracture in my vertebrae. I don’t know why it ...