Yonago (Tottori Prefecture) ー A tourism workshop to boost the economy of San’in, comprising Shimane and Tottori Prefectures, was held in Yonago on 14th February.…
View More Bolstering San’in’s Tourism Industry – Outcomes Presentation for the San-in Tourism Human Resource Enhancement School
Matsue－ On 2nd February, the Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the vicinity of Matsue City, held its annual Setsubun festival, drawing over 1,000 visitors. …
View More Setsubun Festival at Kumano Taisha Shrine Attracts Massive Crowd
Matsue ー The scenic city of Matsue is embroiled in controversy over the construction of a new 57.03 meter, 19-story residential tower by an Osaka-based…
View More Matsue’s Ridge, Praised by Lafcadio Hearn, Is Shaken
Katae, Shimane Peninsula – The winter chill was forgotten as the small fishing hamlet of Katae in the Shimane Peninsula came alive with the vibrant…
View More Katae Black Ink Festival Ushers in New Year with Age-Old Traditions
Kashima – Making a full-scale comeback for the first time in five years, the annual Sagicho parade in the Etomo and Koura fishing hamlets of…
View More Auspicious Sagicho Parade Returns in Full Glory to Etomo and Koura Fishing Hamlets
Happy New Year! The year 2025 will be a crucial one for Shimane Prefecture’s inbound tourism. While Japan has seen a surge in inbound tourism,…
View More Welcoming 2025: Shimane’s New Year of Tourism Opportunities
Embark on a journey to explore Japanese mythology, nature worship, and traditional iron-making. Japanese myths are deeply intertwined with over a thousand years of culture…
View More Journey of Myth and Iron-making: Discovering Another Japan in the Chūgoku Mountains
Mihonoseki ― Since the beginning, Shinto rituals have been in the Izumo region, the eastern part of Shimane Prefecture. These sacred practices are the essence…
View More The Divine Province of Izumo: Morotabune Ritual in Mihonoseki and Ancient Legends
Matsue—The Matsuyo Matsuri Festival took place on November 1st at Matsue Special-Needs School. It brought together students, parents, teachers, staff, and local residents for an event…
View More Matsue Special-Needs School’s Matsuyo Matsuri Festival – Fostering Student Growth and Community Connections
An artist from the Netherlands is collaborating with local residents and fellow artists to rebuild the gate of an abandoned temple in a remote part…
View More Rebirth of Yokota’s Abandoned Temple Gate by Dutch Sculptor Jikke van Loon and Collaborators