Mihonoseki – On January 8th, a traditional Shinto ritual took place in Katae — a suburban hamlet of Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture sandwiched between…
View More Katae celebrates new year
Category: Sightseeing
Hinomisaki Shrine symbolizes Japan’s yin
Taisha, Izumo City ー Although Japan is commonly known as the Land of the Rising Sun on the world map, Izumo, a region in Shimane, is…
View More Hinomisaki Shrine symbolizes Japan’s yin
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…
View More Gift from universe has become symbol of Mihonoseki
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）,…
View More Shrine parishioners row boats in Mihonoseki Bay
Wakasa Railway tackles difficulties (Tottori Special Edition)
Wakasa, Tottori – Tucked Away in the autumnal mountains of Tottori, in western Japan, Wakasa Railway struggles to survive. The number of passengers has gradually…
View More Wakasa Railway tackles difficulties (Tottori Special Edition)
Sada Shrine attracts many Japan’s gods in Kamiari Month
Kashima – On 23rd November 2022, Sada Shrine(佐太神社） was crowded with many visitors hoping for good luck from across Japan during its festival called Oimisan（お忌みさん）.…
View More Sada Shrine attracts many Japan’s gods in Kamiari Month
Yuushien on Daikon Island illuminated by electric fairies
Yatsuka（Daikon Island） – Fall coming brought an illusion to a Japanese garden in Matsue. The garden belongs to a part of Yuushien （由志園）on which the…
View More Yuushien on Daikon Island illuminated by electric fairies
Ichibata Temple, majestic sutras and healing Buddha
Hirata – Ichibata Temple is worth visiting for travellers to Matsue. 1,100 years of tradition have made Ichibata Temple near Matsue solemn; the…
View More Ichibata Temple, majestic sutras and healing Buddha
Mihonoseki Lighthouse never forgets tragedy
Mihonoseki – Maritime transport has brought prosperity to Japan, a country consisting of many islands. Since the Meiji era, lighthouses have played a crucial role…
View More Mihonoseki Lighthouse never forgets tragedy
Dogyouretsu, holy bells and drums resounding in Matsue
Matsue – Splendid autumn weather brought Matsue to highlight the moment, resounding drums and bells in time to a musical accompaniment, Matsue’s festival lovers dressed…
View More Dogyouretsu, holy bells and drums resounding in Matsue