Matsue – In the spring of 2023, a significant milestone was reached in Matsue, Japan. For over 400 years, since the establishment of the Horio…
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Matsue natives brings tourists priceless memories
Osewa-san Centre lets tourists immense in the atmosphere of the castle town Matsue – Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture and is…
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Matsue local revitalizes old fishing hamlet (Katae, Mihonoseki)
Mihonoseki – The singer, John Denver’s most famous song line, was “Almost Heaven, West Virginia,” but if he was alive today, his new “Country Roads”…
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Shimane-born Izakaya Master promotes Mackerel Shabu-shabu in Yonago (Tottori Special)
Yonago, Tottori – Japanese fish consumption is said to have fallen since the 1990s, according to the Japanese Fisheries Agency, but it may not apply…
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Matsue celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Matsue – On 12th March 2023, Matsue city, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick’ is known as a guardian angel of…
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How Great Tohoku Earthquake affects Shimane’s working class – 12th anniversary of quake
This year 2023, marks the 12th anniversary of the Great Tohoku Earthquake. This short story is based on the writer’s memories. Shimane was considered irrelevant…
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Matsue craftswoman weaves magic with amigurumi dolls
Tamatsukuri – Surrounded by beautiful hills in a basin adorned by a flowing river, Matsue’s best tourist resort, Tamatsukuri, enchants visitors with its rich history spanning…
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Matsue barkeeper ties the WindsorKnot
Matsue – Masahiko Nakasumi makes cocktails with an air of calm and assurance. The bartender at the illustrious Isemiya in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture’s most popular…
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Mochi Hana Flowers embellish Aodatami Streets of Mihonoseki with vibrant colours
Mihonoseki – Mihonoseki hosts a traditional local custom event called the Mochi Hana festival. Mochi Hana is an artificial flower made of Lindera umbellata branches…
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Katae celebrates new year
Mihonoseki – On January 8th, a traditional Shinto ritual took place in Katae — a suburban hamlet of Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture sandwiched between…
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