Culture Yasaka Shrine, Tsuwano Denes Perlaky Yasaka Shrine is a small but important shrine in Tsuwno Castle town in Shimane Prefecture. The shrine is on the path from the old..
Culture Matsue Castle Matsue Castle (松江城, Matsuejō) is the centerpiece of Matsue’s well-preserved castle town. Completed in 1611, Matsue Castle is one of only 12 origi..
Culture 72nd Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2026 Early - Late Dec The Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition has been held every year since 1954 with the intent of protecting and nurturing excellent..
Culture Meimei-an and the Tea Ceremony Culture of Matsue Featured Neither Matsue nor Shimane Prefecture are known for matcha production, yet Matsue has become known as one of Japan’s three big..
Museums The Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art Adam Hacker The Adachi Museum of Art is a must-see destination in Shimane. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away between dramatic..
Culture Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is dedicated to the British explorer Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo) who came to Japan in the 1800s. The museum..
Historical Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Featured Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshima..
10 Culture Sunset Over Lake Shinji Avery Choi The sublime sunset at Lake Shinji in Matsue, Shimane, is a masterpiece of the nature. The locals call it the "Colours of Shimane"...