“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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Water City’s Delight: Kyoto Native Woman Roasts Coffee Beans with Passion
Matsue – Imagine walking into a quaint coffee shop on a misty morning in Matsue. The rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans fills the…
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