From Matsue with Kioke: Kanemori Shoyu Soy Sauce and Wife from Germany
Soy sauce (shoyu) is arguably the most crucial seasoning in Japan’s UNESCO-inscribed Washoku cuisine, which includes sushi, sashimi, sukiyaki, and teriyaki. Washoku is a traditional…
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Journey Through French Music: Lecture Held in Matsue City
Matsue ― Jules Coussement, the Coordinator for International Relations (CIR), hosted a lecture on contemporary French music in Matsue City on 22nd February. Approximately 20 people…
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Bolstering San’in’s Tourism Industry – Outcomes Presentation for the San-in Tourism Human Resource Enhancement School
Yonago (Tottori Prefecture) ー A tourism workshop to boost the economy of San’in, comprising Shimane and Tottori Prefectures, was held in Yonago on 14th February.…
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Setsubun Festival at Kumano Taisha Shrine Attracts Massive Crowd
Matsue－ On 2nd February, the Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the vicinity of Matsue City, held its annual Setsubun festival, drawing over 1,000 visitors. …
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Matsue’s Ridge, Praised by Lafcadio Hearn, Is Shaken
Matsue ー The scenic city of Matsue is embroiled in controversy over the construction of a new 57.03 meter, 19-story residential tower by an Osaka-based…
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Katae Black Ink Festival Ushers in New Year with Age-Old Traditions
Katae, Shimane Peninsula – The winter chill was forgotten as the small fishing hamlet of Katae in the Shimane Peninsula came alive with the vibrant…
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Auspicious Sagicho Parade Returns in Full Glory to Etomo and Koura Fishing Hamlets
Kashima – Making a full-scale comeback for the first time in five years, the annual Sagicho parade in the Etomo and Koura fishing hamlets of…
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Welcoming 2025: Shimane’s New Year of Tourism Opportunities
Happy New Year! The year 2025 will be a crucial one for Shimane Prefecture’s inbound tourism. While Japan has seen a surge in inbound tourism,…
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Journey of Myth and Iron-making: Discovering Another Japan in the Chūgoku Mountains
Embark on a journey to explore Japanese mythology, nature worship, and traditional iron-making. Japanese myths are deeply intertwined with over a thousand years of culture…
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The Divine Province of Izumo: Morotabune Ritual in Mihonoseki and Ancient Legends
Mihonoseki ― Since the beginning, Shinto rituals have been in the Izumo region, the eastern part of Shimane Prefecture. These sacred practices are the essence…
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