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An ascetic scales chains toward the peak of Mt. Ishizuchi, known as “Tengu-dake”, as seen from the summit shrine.  Straddling the border ...

If you're planning a trip to Shikoku and you haven't looked up the Awaodori festival yet, stop everything. This is the reason to book your flights. Every Aug...

In the mountains and valleys of Shikoku, centuries-old traditions are the lifeblood of many small communities. In a country steeped in Shinto tradition, fest...