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..
Culture Shimane Art Museum Kim Bergström The Shimane Art Museum has a wealth of art on display from both Japanese and international artists. Of particular interest are works..
Culture Kiyonori Kikutake Exhibition 2021 Jan 22nd - Mar 22nd 2021 Past Event Kiyonori Kikutake (1928-2011) was one of Japan's leading architects after the war, and was also the designer of the Shimane..
Culture Sasago Beach, a Shimane Secret Judith Mikami You have to drive over a weirdly tall bridge and wind down this narrow road, straight in front you will see a pristine beach with..
Culture En Route to Impressionism 2020 Sep 12th - Nov 3rd 2020 Past Event From September 12th to November 3rd, the Shimane Art Museum in Matsue is hosting a special exhibition of 19th century French p..
Culture Wagashi Making in Matsue Kim Bergström Ever wanted to try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets? At the Karakoro Art Studio in Matsue, you're able to do..
Culture Exploring Shimane Rey Waters Shimane Prefecture is a pleasant surprise for any visitor. With so much to offer it is worth the effort to visit this remote area..
Culture Gesshoji Temple Kim Bergström Gesshoji Temple is one of Matsue's best temples to visit. It's known for the giant tortoise statue on the grounds, as well..