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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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Listen to divine harmony of wind chimes in Mihonoseki

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Mihonoseki — Since July 24th, the gentle sound of Japanese wind bells has filled the air in the charming Mihonoseki Fishing Hamlet, and this enchanting…

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MV Eastern Dream returns to Sakaiminato after Five-Year hiatus

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Sakaiminato, Tottori — MV Eastern Dream has returned to Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, marking the first time the liner has entered the port since 2019. The…

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Shimane Prefecture launches promotion to attract foreign tourists ahead of Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025

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Shimane Prefecture has launched a new promotion to attract foreign visitors from the Kansai area, coinciding with the upcoming Osaka-Kansai Expo in April 2025. Starting…

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Summer heralds with spectacular fireworks at Etomo Fishing Port

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Kashima — On the evening of 27th July, the Etomo Fishing Port in Kashima-chō, a seaside district of Matsue City, came alive with the annual…

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Matsue’s cultural event captivates citizens and foreign residents

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Like other municipalities in Japan, Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture suffers from a declining population. In response, the Matsue Junior Chamber of Commerce took the…

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Matsue celebrates Tenjin Festival: A tribute to the god of literature

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Matsue’s summer highlight, the Shinto-based Tenjin Festival, took place at Shirakata Tenmangu Shrine on July 24 and 25. This festival honours SUGAWARA Michizane, the god…

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Izumo City and Shimane Prefecture offer subsidized bus fare between Hiroshima and Izumo for foreign tourists

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Izumo City and Shimane Prefecture are pleased to announce a special subsidized express bus fare of just 1,000 yen between Hiroshima and Izumo. This initiative…

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Summer nights fever, Tama Stage kicks off

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Tamatsukuri Onsen ー A lively music festival, Tama Stage, began on July 20th in Tamatsukuri Onsen, Matsue City, and will continue for 43 consecutive nights…

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Shimane Prefecture offers discounted bus tickets for foreign tourists during Kansai Expo 2025

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Having taken advantage of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Shimane Prefecture is pleased to announce a special discount on bus fares for foreign tourists. Visitors can now…

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Matsue Community Event: Enjoy History, Culture, and Scenic Beauty

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Matsue Junior Chamber Inc. will host a special event in the beautiful surroundings of Matsue, which is famous for its stunning castle and lush natural…

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