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…
Tamatsukuri Onsen has been illuminated in a spectacle named Yoru Terasu since November 11th ( to December 17th ). Yoru translates to ‘night,’ and Terasu…
View More Tamatsukuri Onsen illuminated, enchanting sightseersMihonoseki – The solemn atmosphere covered Mihonoseki Fishing Hamlet (now a major tourist site in Shimane) on December 3rd because of its venerable traditional Shinto…
View More Mihonoseki celebrates Morotabune ShinjiThe venerable Shinto Shrine ‘Sada Shrine’ in the Izumo Province welcomes many gods as well as human visitors in late November Kashima – The…
View More Kami visit Sada Shrine in Kamiari MonthYakumo ー On October 15th, a unique Shinto ritual was held at Kumano Grand Shrine, a renowned shrine in Shimane Prefecture. Kumano Grand Shrine is…
View More Kumano Grand Shrine’s unique “Kamedayuu” Shinto ceremonyTamatsukuri Onsen, a district nestled within Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture, struggling to attract affluent foreign tourists, is undertaking its new strategy for inbound business Tamatsukuri…
View More Tamatsukuri tries to attract wealthy foreign touristsMatsue – On October 15th, Matsue celebrated its cultural heritage with the Dogyoretstu grand drum parade. This annual festival, dating back to the Taisho Period,…
View More Dogyoretsu parade captivates sightseersTamatsukuri Onsen ー A progressive young doctor is trying to expedite the use of Kampo medicine and spa therapies in Tamatsukuri, part of the capital…
View More Tamatsukuri doctor tries wellness tourismA tradition and pride of Japan’s hidden jewel, Matsue Matsue—Since September 23rd, Matsue has seen its lantern festival, the Suitouro 2023, attract many sightseers. Suitourou…
View More Matsue Suitouro Lanterns Festival 2023 attracts many sightseersMatsue – The Matsue Castle hosts a unique and captivating event that attracts tourists. The Matsue JhoTeppoutai (Matsue Castle’s Rifle Troop) and Matsue Jho Himesama…
View More Historical charm of Matsue: Rifle Troops and Samurai reenactment eventSAKAIMINATO (TOTTORI) – Sakaiminato is a vital maritime gateway nestled in the picturesque San-in region that spans Tottori and Shimane Prefectures. It hosted the grand…
View More Sakaiminato welcomes Japan’s flagship cruise liner AsukaⅡ