Mihonoseki – The singer, John Denver’s most famous song line, was “Almost Heaven, West Virginia,” but if he was alive today, his new “Country Roads”…
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Category: People in Shimane
Shimane-born Izakaya Master promotes Mackerel Shabu-shabu in Yonago (Tottori Special)
Yonago, Tottori – Japanese fish consumption is said to have fallen since the 1990s, according to the Japanese Fisheries Agency, but it may not apply…
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Matsue craftswoman weaves magic with amigurumi dolls
Tamatsukuri – Surrounded by beautiful hills in a basin adorned by a flowing river, Matsue’s best tourist resort, Tamatsukuri, enchants visitors with its rich history spanning…
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Matsue barkeeper ties the WindsorKnot
Matsue – Masahiko Nakasumi makes cocktails with an air of calm and assurance. The bartender at the illustrious Isemiya in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture’s most popular…
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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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Legacy of producing masterpieces, revival story of old factory in Matsue
Matsue – Matsue city flourished as a shipbuilding town. Many shipyards and their partner factories existed until the middle of the Showa period. Having started…
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La Chocolaterie NANAIRO: A Symphony of Exquisite Craftsmanship
Izumo ー In the venerable city of Izumo, renowned for its mythical heritage, lies the illustrious La Chocolaterie NANAIRO. Here, the art of chocolate-making transcends…
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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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Hanae Mori, Madam Butterfly Bridging East and West in Fashion, from Shimane
Hanae Mori, affectionately known as Madame Butterfly, was a distinguished Japanese fashion designer. She opened a dressmaking shop in Shinjuku in 1951 and gained success…
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Active Matsue woman tackles SDGs
Matsue – Sustainable Development Goals(after this SDGs) has become popular today. SDGs was adopted in the 50th plenary session of the United Nations in 2015. Shimane…
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