He had stumbled upon the starting point of the Shikoku Henro, a centuries-old 750-mile (1,200 kilometer) pilgrimage winding through the island’s four prefectures — Tokushima, Kochi ...

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 ...

Pilgrimage was a key part of his practice and it’s said he established the Shikoku Henro during his own quest for enlightenment. For today’s pilgrims, he has become a walking buddy ...

Pilgrimage was a key part of his practice and it’s said he established the Shikoku Henro during his own quest for enlightenment. For today’s pilgrims, he has become a walking buddy ...

The tendency of people to work well into their retirement ages is threatening the future of the sacred pilgrimage route of 88 temples on Shikoku island, tourism officials say. Tackling sections of ...