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    Matsue’s Rhythm of Reverence: Dogyoretsu Drum Parade

    Matsue — In the quiet castle town of Matsue, in western Japan, the steady beats of autumn echoed through the streets. Under soft grey October…

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    JGSDF Izumo Garrison Celebrates 72 Years with Parade in City Centre

    Izumo — Under crisp autumn skies, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Izumo Garrison held a ceremony and parade along Kunibiki Central Street — a roughly…

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    Izumo Celebrates Diversity Through Music and Dance

    Izumo— The city’s central shopping street, Sun Road Nakamachi, came alive on October 12 with music, laughter and applause as local and foreign residents gathered…

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    Matsue’s Lantern Festival — The Chief City of the Gods Aglow

    Matsue — Once described by Lafcadio Hearn as “the chief city of the Province of the Gods” — opened its annual Suitōrō Lantern Festival this…

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    Yasugi Ferments New Beat: Death Metal in a Soy Sauce Brewery

    A soy sauce brewery in western Japan has swapped the smell of fermenting beans for the roar of death metal. On Sept. 14, the brewery…

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Discover Yonago, Tottori: California Artist Olivia Obrecht’s Quiet Inspiration

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Yonago, Tottori Prefecture — Once the bustling commercial capital of the San’in region, Yonago still hums with the quiet heartbeat of its Shōwa-era past —…

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Festa Junina Celebrates Unity in Izumo’s Multicultural Festival

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Izumo — Under blue summer skies in western Japan, Izumo’s Ichinotani Hill Park burst into colour and music on Saturday, July 12, as locals and…

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Echoes of Elegance: Uncovering Soul of Gessho-ji Temple

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Although the Japanese rainy season can evoke a sense of melancholy, it brings vivid colour to the hydrangeas at Gessho-ji Temple. Temple’s Origin Story Initially,…

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SAMI Japan Sparks Japan’s Tech Transformation from Izumo

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Izumo, a city in eastern Shimane Prefecture renowned for its mythology and the historic Izumo Taisha Shrine, is emerging as a hub of innovation and…

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Konjoneko: Baking Joy with Grace and Resilience

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New Take on Kawaii in Quiet Castle Town In Japan, the word kawaii often evokes images of pastel hues, animated characters, and playful pop culture.…

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More Than a Stay in Matsue – Yohaku Blends Culture, Coffee and Community

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Looking for a guesthouse in Matsue that offers more than just a place to sleep? Yohaku blends tradition, coffee, and community in a beautifully renovated…

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Poetry in a Cup – Rihaku Shuzo’s Legendary Sake from Matsue, Shimane, Japan

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Discover “Poetry in a Cup” by Rihaku Shuzo in Matsue, Shimane — premium sake including Junmai Daiginjo 45% Yamada Nishiki and Kuchi Yamata no Orochi.…

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Ancient hot spring Tamatsukuri Onsen welcomes visitors with sake, sakura

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Tamatsukuri Onsen has been welcoming visitors for its annual cherry blossom (Sakura) festival, held from 22nd March to 6th April, as part of wider efforts…

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Tomita Tea House in Matsue – Best Matcha and Green Tea Experience in Japan

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A Cuppa of Matsue’s Finest Matcha at Tomita Tea House Discover Tomita Tea House in Matsue, renowned for its matcha and traditional Japanese green tea.…

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How Matsue Celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Irish Traditions and Its Lafcadio Hearn Legacy

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Matsue — If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Irish culture in Japan, Matsue offers a truly memorable experience. Often called The Chief City…

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