Light and Prayer at Gessho-ji Temple
Annual Mandoue ceremony offers prayers for peace during Obon season — 15th August 2025, Matsue, Shimane,Japan MATSUE — On the final day of Japan’s…
Hanae Mori, Madam Butterfly Bridging East and West in Fashion, from Shimane
Hanae Mori, affectionately known as Madame Butterfly, was a distinguished Japanese fashion designer. She opened a dressmaking shop in Shinjuku in 1951 and gained success…
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Active Matsue woman tackles SDGs
Matsue – Sustainable Development Goals(after this SDGs) has become popular today. SDGs was adopted in the 50th plenary session of the United Nations in 2015. Shimane…
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For” My friend’s joy,” Shimane man challenges
Matsue – Shogo Ehara, a Matsue resident, runs a rental bicycle business (TRIP SPICE) for tourists. His high-grade bicycle(DAYTONA) and skilful guidance are well-reputed for…
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Shimane’s Excellent Businesswomen
There are outstanding businesswomen in Shimane. A famous proprietress of a Japanese-style inn exists in Yasugi city. A famous designer also does her unusual business…
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“Never Give Up!” True revival story of Ama-cho in Oki Islands
Ama-cho is surrounded by the Japan Sea, one part of the Oki Islands. The town faced a depopulation of around 2000. The Japanese government also…
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Shimane Woman’s Hope: “Go to Warsaw”
Matsue ― Frank Sinatra mesmerized audiences with his rendition of On the Road to Mandalay. He might have crooned another tune, Go to Warsaw if he…
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Current industrial strategy of Shimane
Countrysides in Japan receive attention as preferable places to live in from all over Japan today because of the covid-19. Although known as one of…
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Shimane’s tasty local cuisines
Japanse countrysides have its unique banquet. Shimane prefecture also has appetizing cuisines. The famous food in Shimane is Izumo Soba(buckwheat noodles), Corbicula Clams, and Ayu(sweetfish).…
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Adventure to Oki Islands
Nishino Shima – The writer enjoyed travelling to Oki islands, off the shore 50km from his house in Matsue last summer. The previous August’s temperature…
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Cup of excellence, Roaster pursuing ideal roasting
Matsue – Shimane has a well-reputed coffee shop in Matsue. The shop’s name is Imagine Coffee, named after the music band group Beatles singer John…
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