The death of Hanae Mori, who was born in Muikaichi(now Yoshika), Shimane, and later became a world figure in fashion designers, made not only Shimane…
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Legacy of producing masterpieces, revival story of old factory in Matsue
Matsue – Matsue city had flourished as a shipbuilding town. Many shipyards and their partner factories existed until the middle of the Showa period. Funaki…
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Izumo made chocolate glittering
Izumo – Japanese sweet teethes have created numerous chocolates, in a move that has brought outstanding chocolatiers in Izumo, known for the home of Japanese…
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Prominent Shimane’s Banker published autobiography
Sanin Godo Bank, called Gogin is one of the excellent Japanese regional banks and is well-reputed in the San’in area including Shimane. Many Shimane people…
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“Madam Butterfly” Excellent legendary fashion designer from Shimane
Hanae Mori is a prominent Japanese designer, and her nickname is “Madam Butterfly.” She was born and raised in Muikaichi, Shimane until she was ten…
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Active Matsue woman tackles SDGs
Matsue – Sustainable Development Goals(hereinafter SDGs) has become popular today. SDGs was adopted in the 50th plenary session of the United Nations in 2015. Shimane is…
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For” My friend’s joy,” Shimane man challenges
Matsue – Shogo Ehara, a Matsue resident, runs a rental bicycle business (TRIP SPICE) for tourists. His high-grade bicycle(DAYTONA) and his skillful guiding are so…
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Shimane’s Excellent Businesswomen
There are outstanding businesswomen in Shimane. A famous proprietress of a Japanese-style inn exists in Yasugi city. A famous designer also does her unusual business…
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Shimane woman hopes, “Go to Warsaw”
Matsue – Frank Sinatra sang the song titled “On the road to Mandalay.” Was he still alive, he might sing another title, “Go to Warsaw.”…
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Cup of excellence, Roaster pursuing ideal roasting
Matsue – Shimane has a well-reputed coffee shop in Matsue. The shop’s name is Imagine Coffee, named after the music band group Beatles singer John…
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