Mihonoseki – 30 years ago, a family in Mihonoseki, a part of the Shimane peninsula, received a surprise present from outer space. On 10th December…
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Month: December 2022
Shrine parishioners row boats in Mihonoseki Bay
Mihonoseki – On December 3rd 2022, one of the Shimane’s important Shinto ceremonies, the Morotabune Shinji(諸手船神事）, was held at Mihonoseki Fishing Port and Miho Shine（美保神社）,…
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Dutch artist Jikke Van Loon’s mission to return soul of guardian buddhas to Japanese home town
Yokota(Okuizumo) ー Jikke Van Loon is a renowned visual artist inspired by the Japanese ethos. She was captivated by the spirituality of Japan and opted…
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Wakasa Railway tackles difficulties (Tottori Special Edition)
Wakasa, Tottori – Tucked Away in the autumnal mountains of Tottori, in western Japan, Wakasa Railway struggles to survive. The number of passengers has gradually…
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