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"Not a Once-in-a-Lifetime Encounter, but Three Encounters in One Lifetime": A "Mini-Pilgrimage" Walking Through 17 Cities and Towns in Fukui Prefecture without Even Deciding Where to Sleep, a Journey to Encounter the Charm of the Region and Experience the Kindness of Its People

A man is undertaking a "mini-pilgrimage," walking through 17 cities and towns in Fukui Prefecture since the end of September. This is Yusuke Tanaka, originally from Fukui City, who advocates "mini-living," a concept of short-term stays in a region to experience local life. This is his third "mini-pilgrimage," which he first attempted six years ago. Accompanying him on his journey brought many heartwarming encounters and discoveries. On this part…
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A man is undertaking a "mini-pilgrimage," walking through 17 cities and towns in Fukui Prefecture since the end of September. This is Yusuke Tanaka, originally from Fukui City, who advocates "mini-living," a concept of short-term stays in a region to experience local life. This is his third "mini-pilgrimage," which he first attempted six years ago. Accompanying him on his journey brought many heartwarming encounters and discoveries. On this part…

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FNN.jpプライムオンライン broke the news on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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