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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Sagicyo Shinji comes back to Koura Fishing Hamlet
Koura Fishing Hamlet rings in the New Year with traditional Sagicyo Shinji; despite Inclement weather, enthusiastic celebrations mark the occasion Kashima – Koura Fishing…
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Tamatsukuri Onsen illuminated, enchanting sightseers
Tamatsukuri Onsen has been illuminated in a spectacle named Yoru Terasu since November 11th ( to December 17th ). Yoru translates to ‘night,’ and Terasu…
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Mihonoseki celebrates Morotabune Shinji
Mihonoseki – The solemn atmosphere covered Mihonoseki Fishing Hamlet (now a major tourist site in Shimane) on December 3rd because of its venerable traditional Shinto…
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Kumano Grand Shrine’s unique “Kamedayuu” Shinto ceremony
Yakumo ー On October 15th, a unique Shinto ritual was held at Kumano Grand Shrine, a renowned shrine in Shimane Prefecture. Kumano Grand Shrine is…
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Tamatsukuri tries to attract wealthy foreign tourists
Tamatsukuri Onsen, a district nestled within Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, struggling to attract affluent foreign tourists, is undertaking its new strategy for inbound business Tamatsukuri…
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Dogyoretsu parade captivates sightseers
Matsue – On October 15th, Matsue celebrated its cultural heritage with the Dogyoretstu grand drum parade. This annual festival, dating back to the Taisho Period,…
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