Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

He has filled stamp books, pored over Shingon Buddhism’s sacred texts and rituals, and researched the stories behind the temples. Before retiring, he spent every vacation — a week at a time ...

regarded as one of the most sacred places in Japan and the heart of Shingon Buddhism. At the ancient Ekoin Temple, monk Hoko Fukayama introduces Will to a unique shukubo temple stay experience where ...