A Hidden Treasure on Sado Island, Japan Up a narrow mountain road on the island of Sado, I came upon a remarkable shrine. If you’re not looking carefully, it’s easy to miss the small sign and narrow driveway that leads behind bushes and into a forested area overgrown with grass and weeds. At first blush, … Continue reading The Jizo Statues of Nashi-no-Ki—1,000s of Unique Offerings of Thanks