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’s Tenjin Festival Brings 400 Years of Summer Spirit to Life
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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Where Mist Meets Muse: California Artist in Yonago
Yonago, Tottori Prefecture — As morning mist spreads over the town, the quiet pulse of the sea seems to whisper the essence of this place.…
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Festa Junina Celebrates Unity in Izumo’s Multicultural Festival
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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SAMI Japan Sparks Japan’s Tech Transformation from Izumo
Izumo, a city in eastern Shimane Prefecture known for its mythology and the historic Izumo Taisha Shrine, is remarkably emerging as a hub of innovation…
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Poetry in a Cup: The Legacy of Rihaku Shuzo
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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Ancient hot spring Tamatsukuri Onsen welcomes visitors with sake, sakura
Tamatsukuri Onsen has been welcoming visitors for its annual cherry blossom (Sakura) festival, held from 22nd March to 6th April, as part of wider efforts…
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How Matsue Celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Irish Traditions and Its Lafcadio Hearn Legacy
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…
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From Matsue with Kioke: Kanemori Shoyu Soy Sauce and Wife from Germany
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 a traditional…
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Journey Through French Music: Lecture Held in Matsue City
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…
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