We explore a massive abandoned Buddhist complex in Japan, once a shortcut pilgrimage site. Discover golden structures, hundreds of statues, and the forgotten relics of a vanished dream. Our journey ...

Japan's Kii Peninsula is home to dozens of pilgrimage routes, a group of which form the famous Kumano Kodō trail network. On this walk, I’m sticking to the coast as much as possible.

The town has many remarkable attractions, including Danjo Garan, a huddle of temples with a stunning, 48-metre-high ...

Shikoku, although the smallest of Japan's main islands, plays a huge role in the country's spiritual heritage. It's home to the legendary 88-temple pilgrimage (Shikoku Henro) — a 1,200-kilometer ...

In “Things Become Other Things,” the longtime resident of Japan captures that grace that lingers in slowly vanishing ...

Japan was my enthusiast Mecca. After decades spent pining for that faraway untouchable place, I went to Japan on the pilgrimage of a lifetime. But why Japan? Photo by: Chris Rosales / Motor1.

Remains of Storrs woman who vanished on a pilgrimage in Japan were found, family says. By Lisa Backus Journal Inquirer. Published: May 17, 2025 5:28 PM Updated: May 17, 2025 5:29 PM.

Hikikomori is the Japanese term used to refer to shut-ins, individuals who have withdrawn from educational, professional, and social life. ... Japan’s two-month Shut-in Pilgrimage – A 1,200-year-old ...

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