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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 Bergström

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

Shimane 5
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..

Shimane
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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