In collaboration with CHITEN SHOP, textile designer Takasi Ota seamlessly blends Japanese heritage with contemporary aesthetics, creating fabrics that whisper of landscapes, traditions, and the…
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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 – 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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Yonago, Tottori Prefecture — Once the bustling commercial capital of the San’in region, Yonago still hums with the quiet heartbeat of its Shōwa-era past —…
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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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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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Izumo, a city in eastern Shimane Prefecture renowned for its mythology and the historic Izumo Taisha Shrine, is emerging as a hub of innovation and…
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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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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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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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