Historical Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Featured Omori Town is part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site, which is one of Japan’s most important mining areas.
Historical Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo Adam Hacker The Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo is one of the more unique spots in all of Shimane. This massive white structure towers in stark..
Museums Adachi Museum of Art Adam Hacker A “must see” in Shimane, go to the Adachi Museum of Art. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away between drama..
Historical Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Featured The stunningly beautiful Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is one of the oldest shrine sites in Japan.
Culture Yabusame Horse Archery Tsuwano Denes Perlaky Yabusame is a horse archery festival in Tsuwano, held on the second Sunday of April every year. The horse archery ground in Tsuwano..
Culture A Wagashi Adventure in Matsue Lester Goh The city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture is famous for its wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet. If you are visiting Shimane, be..
Historical Japan's Oldest Hot Springs Featured The natural hot springs of Tamatsukuri are known as one of the oldest onsen in Japan.That means that at the very least, this onsen..
Culture Tsuwano's Obon Dance Denes Perlaky Tsuwano dance is a unique obon dance, in the small castle town of Tsuwano, Shimane, that has been performed for over 400 years...