Mihonoseki – On January 8th, a traditional Shinto ritual took place in Katae, a small fishery town in part of the Shimane Peninsula. Katae Sumitsuke…
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Gift from universe has become symbol of Mihonoseki
Mihonoseki – 30 years ago, a family in Mihonoseki, a part of the Shimane peninsula, received a surprise present from outer space. On 10th December…
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Scene from Japan’s mythology restages at Mihonoseki Bay
Mihonoseki – On December 3rd 2022, one of the Shimane’s important Shinto ceremonies, the Morotabune Shinji(諸手船神事）, was held at Mihonoseki Fishing Port and Miho Shine（美保神社）,…
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Dutch artist rebuilds relationship Rijksmuseum with Yokota’s ruined temple
Yokota (Oku Izumo) – A Netherlandish artist excellently attempts to uphold Japan’s pride in Yokota. Jikke Van Loon is a well-reputed visual artist inspired by…
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World media report obituaries of Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori
The death of Hanae Mori, who was born in Muikaichi(now Yoshika), Shimane, and later became a world figure in fashion design, made not only Shimane…
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Hamako beaten in its second round
Koshien Ballpark / Hamada – Hamako, Hamada High School, was defeated by Shimonoseki Kokusai High School (Yamaguchi) at the Koshien tournament, one of the most…
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Hamako wins victory at Koshien
Koshien Ballpark / Hamada – Hamada High School has returned to the Koshien Stadium, winning a victory in the first game, scoring 5-3. The school…
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Fireworks light up in the night sky
Kashima – Fireworks were launched on July 30th as a local pyrotechnics festival was held at Etomo Fifing Port in Kashima. A total of 2,000…
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“Idiots can understand stupidity of Mask disscusion” , say Shimane Governor
Matsue – Tatsuya Maruyama, Shimane Governor, criticized a discussion by the central government on whether we should keep wearing masks or not at a prefectural…
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Tourists from overseas to Shimane may be allowed from June
London / Tokyo / Shimane – Tourists from foreign countries to Shimane may increase from June. The Japanese government has decided to permit the tourists…
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