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The Doburoku Guesthouse Kurousagi
The Doburoku Guesthouse Kurousagi While the ranks of sake-lovers around the world are growing, few people yet know much about doburoku, the raw and rustic…
The Kuma Highland
Kuma Highland Kuma Kogen Highland is an expansive inhabited area at a high elevation in central Ehime bordering Kochi Prefecture. Kuma is nominally a town,…
The Persecution of Buddhism in Japan
For centuries, Buddhism and Shintō existed in harmony in Japan until their violent separation at the start of the Meiji period.
WWII History in Shikoku
WWII History in Shikoku Shikoku is known for its serene landscapes and Buddhist pilgrimage. However, it also has a wealth of historical sites that tell…
Yanase Forest Railway
Yanase Forest Railway Legend has it that the village of Yanase started with the arrival of Taira no Noritsune of the Heike, after he escaped…
Zazen at Zuiō-ji Temple
Zazen at Zuiō-ji Temple Zuiō-ji Temple is the preeminent Zen temple in Shikoku. When you climb the steep steps to the main gate, you’re greeted…