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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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,…
View More Autumn Cycling Adventure through Daisen’s Hidden Beauty (Tottori Special)
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…
View More Matsue celebrates centuries-old Dogyoretsu Festival, welcoming visitors worldwide
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.…
View More Little Mardi Gras Matsue celebrates 30 years of friendship with New Orleans
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…
View More Lanterns Light the Way – Matsue’s Autumn Spectacle Suitouro 2024
Okuizumo area ― The prominent 19th-century British writer Isabella Bird visited East Japan and wrote Unbeaten Tracks in Japan. Had she explored West Japan, she…
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MATSUE ― The floating lanterns event, part of the Bon Festival, was held on 16th August, the final day of Obon in 2024, on the…
View More Night of peaceful prayers at Matsue’s Floating Lanterns Event
Every year on 15th August, Gessho-ji Temple transforms into a magical world of light during its special event, Mandoue. This event is a time for…
View More Gessho-ji Temple at Night: Where History Meets Nature
Sakaiminato, Tottori — MV Eastern Dream has returned to Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, marking the first time the liner has entered the port since 2019. The…
View More MV Eastern Dream returns to Sakaiminato after Five-Year hiatus
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…
View More Shimane Prefecture launches promotion to attract foreign tourists ahead of Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025