Why not embark on a cycling adventure through the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Daisen? Feel the crisp autumn air, immerse yourself in the stunning mountain…
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Matsue celebrates centuries-old Dogyoretsu Festival, welcoming visitors worldwide
Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, hosted the Dogyoretsu festival on 20th October, attracting visitors from near and far. This Shinto-based event, rooted in over…
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Little Mardi Gras Matsue celebrates 30 years of friendship with New Orleans
Matsue － On 13 October, a music festival was held in Matsue City to celebrate the city’s friendship with the US city of New Orleans.…
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Lanterns Light the Way – Matsue’s Autumn Spectacle ‘Suitouro 2024’
Matsue － Around 1,000 lanterns have been placed around Matsue Castle and its grounds for the Matsue Suitouro 2024, signalling the arrival of autumn in…
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Night of peaceful prayers at Matsue’s Floating Lanterns Event
MATSUE ― The floating lanterns event, part of the Bon Festival, was held on 16th August, the final day of Obon in 2024, on the…
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Listen to divine harmony of wind chimes in Mihonoseki
Mihonoseki — Since July 24th, the gentle sound of Japanese wind bells has filled the air in the charming Mihonoseki Fishing Hamlet, and this enchanting…
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MV Eastern Dream returns to Sakaiminato after Five-Year hiatus
Sakaiminato, Tottori — MV Eastern Dream has returned to Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, marking the first time the liner has entered the port since 2019. The…
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Shimane Prefecture launches promotion to attract foreign tourists ahead of Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025
Shimane Prefecture has launched a new promotion to attract foreign visitors from the Kansai area, coinciding with the upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo in April 2025. Starting…
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Summer heralds with spectacular fireworks at Etomo Fishing Port
Kashima — On the evening of November 27, a fireworks festival took place at the Etomo Fishing Port in Kashima-cho, a part of Matsue City.…
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Matsue’s cultural event captivates citizens and foreign residents
Like other municipalities in Japan, Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture suffers from a declining population. In response, the Matsue Junior Chamber of Commerce took the…
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