The Shikoku region boasts two cafes that rank first and third, respectively, in a list of casual spots across Japan where visitors can enjoy great views and natural beauty with a cup of coffee.

It is also the home of Japan's most famous pilgrimage, the Shikoku Henro, a journey covering 88 temples with connections to the Buddhist monk Kobo Daishi (also known as Kukai). Photo credit ...

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 ...

Shikoku, with its lushly forested mountains and dramatic coastline, has long been ignored by most foreign tourists. No bullet trains connect the southern island to Japan’s larger cities ...

The 56-year-old has long been engaged in the translation of “Shikoku Japan 88 Route Guide,” known as a must-have English-language guidebook. Moreton, who first arrived in Japan in 1988 ...

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 ...