Like other municipalities in Japan, Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture suffers from a declining population. In response, the Matsue Junior Chamber of Commerce took the…
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Category: Sightseeing
Summer nights fever, Tama Stage kicks off
Tamatsukuri Onsen ー A lively music festival, Tama Stage, began on July 20th in Tamatsukuri Onsen, Matsue City, and will continue for 43 consecutive nights…
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Matsue Community Event: Enjoy History, Culture, and Scenic Beauty
Matsue Junior Chamber Inc. will host a special event in the beautiful surroundings of Matsue, which is famous for its stunning castle and lush natural…
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Event Announcement: Tama Stage at Tamatsukuri Onsen
Tamatsukuri Onsen, the historic spa town, is excited to announce its beloved summer tradition, Tama Stage. This remarkable event will run for 43 consecutive days,…
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Matsue Suigo-Sai Fireworks Festival scheduled on August 3rd and 4th
Mark the dates for the exciting Suigo-Sai Fireworks Festival, which will light up the night skies on 3rd and 4th August. Known as the best…
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Savouring Japan’s rustic beauty: TAVIKALA’s Okuizumo tour
Okuizumo area — like many municipalities in Japan — faces significant challenges related to depopulation and vacant houses. To address these issues, the development of…
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Aofushigaki Shinji : Mihonoseki’s esoteric Shinto rite mesmerised sightseers
On April 7th, a mystic Shinto rite took place at Mihonoseki, a small fishing hamlet in the eastern part of the Shimane peninsula, sandwiched between…
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Matsue’s lord reenters into his castle
While Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms were in full bloom, one of Matsue’s most significant events, Matsue Musha Gyoretsu, or the Matsue Samurai Parade, was held…
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Matsue Castle Festival heralds arrival of spring
The Matsue Castle Festival runs from March 27th to April 10th, drawing visitors despite the cherry blossoms not being fully bloomed. Sightseers enjoy the castle’s…
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The sacred Shinto rite: Fully reviving Katae Sumitsuke Tondo (Black Ink Festival)
Mihonoseki – The Black Ink Festival, or Sumitsuke Tondo, fully returned to the Katae Fishing Hamlet in the Shimane Peninsula on January 7th. This marked…
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