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Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret

Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret

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Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshima..

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Nima Sand Museum

Nima Sand Museum

Kim

Shimane's Nima Sand Museum lays claim to being the home of the world's largest hourglass - it takes a full year from the..

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Enjoy the Edo Period in Modern Matsue

Enjoy the Edo Period in Modern Matsue

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Matsue Castle is the centerpiece of Matsue's well-preserved castle town. Sail around the castle's moats as if it were still..

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Matsue Castle

Matsue Castle

Sasa Jancikic

Matsue castle was a military building. There were no comforts or any kind of mirror rooms padded in silk. Main tower though offered..

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