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…
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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）.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dogyoretsu, holy bells and drums resounding in Matsue
Matsue – Splendid autumn weather brought Matsue to life, resounding drums and bells in time to a musical accompaniment. Matsue’s festival lovers, dressed in matching…
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Suitouro highlighting fall season in Matsue
Matsue—Suitouro, a lantern festival, was held in Matsue in 2022. This was the first time since 2019 that the year had been before the emergence…
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World media report obituaries of Japanese fashion pioneer Hanae Mori
The death of Hanae Mori, who was born in Muikaichi(now Yoshika), Shimane, and later became a world figure in fashion design, made not only Shimane…
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Hamako beaten in its second round
Koshien Ballpark / Hamada – Hamako, Hamada High School, was defeated by Shimonoseki Kokusai High School (Yamaguchi) at the Koshien tournament, one of the most…
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Hamako wins victory at Koshien
Koshien Ballpark / Hamada – Hamada High School has returned to the Koshien Stadium, winning a victory in the first game, scoring 5-3. The school…
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