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The covered bridges of Uchiko have an ineffable rustic charm.

The Doburoku Guesthouse Kurousagi While the ranks of sake-lovers around the world are growing, few people yet know…

Kuma Highland Kuma Kogen Highland is an expansive inhabited area at a high elevation in central Ehime bordering…

For centuries, Buddhism and Shintō existed in harmony in Japan until their violent separation at the start of the Meiji period.

In early August, Uchiko holds its colourful Bamboo Festival.

WWII History in Shikoku Shikoku is known for its serene landscapes and Buddhist pilgrimage. However, it also has…

Yanase Forest Railway Legend has it that the village of Yanase started with the arrival of Taira no…

Zazen at Zuiō-ji Temple Zuiō-ji Temple is the preeminent Zen temple in Shikoku. When you climb the steep…