Kashima’s Fireworks Shine Beneath Twilight Sky
Kashima — On the evening of 26th July, Etomo Fishing Port in Kashima-cho, Matsue City, was filled with excitement as the annual fireworks festival took…
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Matsue’s Tenjin Festival Brings 400 Years of Summer Spirit to Life
Matsue – The Tenjin Festival, a vibrant annual summer event deeply rooted in local tradition, is currently underway at Shirakata Tenmangu Shrine, taking place on…
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Where Mist Meets Muse: California Artist in Yonago
Yonago, Tottori Prefecture — As morning mist spreads over the town, the quiet pulse of the sea seems to whisper the essence of this place.…
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Festa Junina Celebrates Unity in Izumo’s Multicultural Festival
Izumo — Under blue summer skies in western Japan, Izumo’s Ichinotani Hill Park burst into colour and music on Saturday, July 12, as locals and…
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Echoes of Elegance: Uncovering Soul of Gessho-ji Temple
Although the Japanese rainy season can evoke a sense of melancholy, it brings vivid colour to the hydrangeas at Gessho-ji Temple. Temple’s Origin Story Initially,…
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SAMI Japan Sparks Japan’s Tech Transformation from Izumo
Izumo, a city in eastern Shimane Prefecture known for its mythology and the historic Izumo Taisha Shrine, is remarkably emerging as a hub of innovation…
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Konjoneko: Baking Joy with Grace and Resilience
New Take on Kawaii in Quiet Castle Town In Japan, the word kawaii often evokes images of pastel hues, animated characters, and playful pop culture.…
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More Than a Stay in Matsue – Yohaku Blends Culture, Coffee and Community
Looking for a guesthouse in Matsue that offers more than just a place to sleep? Yohaku blends tradition, coffee, and community in a beautifully renovated…
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Poetry in a Cup: The Legacy of Rihaku Shuzo
In Shimane Prefecture, sake is more than a drink — it’s a legend flowing through time. According to Japan’s oldest historical text, the Kojiki, a brave…
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Ancient hot spring Tamatsukuri Onsen welcomes visitors with sake, sakura
Tamatsukuri Onsen has been welcoming visitors for its annual cherry blossom (Sakura) festival, held from 22nd March to 6th April, as part of wider efforts…
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