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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Echoes of Elegance: Uncovering Soul of Gessho-ji Temple
Although the Japanese rainy season can evoke a sense of melancholy, it brings vivid colour to the hydrangeas at Gessho-ji Temple. Temple’s Origin Story Initially,…
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More Than a Stay in Matsue – Yohaku Blends Culture, Coffee and Community
Looking for a guesthouse in Matsue that offers more than just a place to sleep? Yohaku blends tradition, coffee, and community in a beautifully renovated…
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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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Journey of Myth and Iron-making: Discovering Another Japan in the Chūgoku Mountains
Embark on a journey to explore Japanese mythology, nature worship, and traditional iron-making. Japanese myths are deeply intertwined with over a thousand years of culture…
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Autumn Cycling Adventure through Daisen’s Hidden Beauty (Tottori Special)
Why not take a cycling adventure through the breathtaking beauty of Mt. Daisen? Feel the crisp autumn air, immerse yourself in the stunning mountain views,…
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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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