Culture En Route to Impressionism 2020 Kim From September 12th to November 3rd, the Shimane Art Museum in Matsue is hosting a special exhibition of 19th century French ...
Culture Fashion in Japan 1945-2020: Shimane 2021 Kim A special exhibition at the Iwami Museum in Shimane introduces Japanese fashion from the postwar period to the present, and s...
Culture Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Judith Mikami The stunningly beautiful Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is one of the oldest shrine sites in Japan.
Culture Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Judith Mikami Omori Town is part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site, which is one of Japan’s most important mining areas.
Culture Japan's Oldest Hot Springs Judith Mikami The natural hot springs of Tamatsukuri are known as one of the oldest onsen in Japan.That means that at the very least, this ...
Culture Hiking in the Oki Islands Nicola Jones The hiking trail along the Kuniga Coast has been chosen as one of the Top 100 walking tracks in Japan.
Area Oki Islands Nicola Jones Have you ever heard of Shimane Prefecture? Probably not…That’s what most people say, not just travelers from overseas, but pe...
Culture Horikawa Boat Tour in Matsue City Louise Waghorn Sightseeing boat, complete with tatami mats offers a unique view of a unique castle moat. Get a fascinating glimpse in to Mat...
9 Culture Glimpses of Adachi Museum of Art Selena Hoy Sprawling classical garden with extensive art museum featuring nihon-ga, ceramics
Culture Sotohama Beach Rory Jackson A swimming beach with iron sands amongst the rocky coastline of nishinoshima.
