Matsue — If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Irish culture in Japan, Matsue offers a truly memorable experience. Often called The Chief City…
View More How Matsue Celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Irish Traditions and Its Lafcadio Hearn Legacy
Soy sauce (shoyu) is arguably the most crucial seasoning in Japan’s UNESCO-inscribed Washoku cuisine, which includes sushi, sashimi, sukiyaki, and teriyaki. Washoku is traditional Japanese…
View More From Matsue with Kioke: Kanemori Shoyu Soy Sauce and Wife from Germany
Matsue ― Jules Coussement, the Coordinator for International Relations (CIR), hosted a lecture on contemporary French music in Matsue City on 22nd February. Approximately 20 people…
View More Journey Through French Music: Lecture Held in Matsue City
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
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