Matsue – Suetsugu-cho, a distinguished district within the vibrant tapestry of Matsue, recently reverberated with the rhythmic beats of traditional Japanese drums as it commemorated…
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Gundam stands by Matsue Castle
Matsue – In the spring of 2023, a significant milestone was reached in Matsue, Japan. For over 400 years, since the establishment of the Horio…
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Matsue natives brings tourists priceless memories
Osewa-san Centre lets tourists immense in the atmosphere of the castle town Matsue – Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture and is…
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Matsue local revitalizes old fishing hamlet (Katae, Mihonoseki)
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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Matsue celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Matsue – On 12th March 2023, Matsue city, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. Patrick’ is known as a guardian angel of…
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Mochi Hana Flowers embellish Aodatami Streets of Mihonoseki with vibrant colours
Mihonoseki – Mihonoseki hosts a traditional local custom event called the Mochi Hana festival. Mochi Hana is an artificial flower made of Lindera umbellata branches…
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Katae celebrates new year
Mihonoseki – On January 8th, a traditional Shinto ritual took place in Katae — a suburban hamlet of Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture sandwiched between…
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Hinomisaki Shrine symbolizes Japan’s yin
Taisha, Izumo – Although Japan is commonly known as the “Land of the Rising Sun” on the world map, Izumo, a region in Shimane, is…
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Gift from universe has become symbol of Mihonoseki
Mihonoseki – 30 years ago, a family in Mihonoseki, a part of the Shimane peninsula, received a surprise present from outer space. On 10th December…
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Shrine parishioners row boats in Mihonoseki Bay
Mihonoseki – On December 3rd 2022, one of the Shimane’s important Shinto ceremonies, the Morotabune Shinji(諸手船神事）, was held at Mihonoseki Fishing Port and Miho Shine（美保神社）,…
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