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 Youmeiji Temple, Tsuwano Denes Perlaky Youmeiji is the family temple of the domain lord, in the old castle-town of Tsuwano. A silent moment surrounded with nature and..
Culture Otome Toge St. Maria Chapel Denes Perlaky Otome Toge St. Maria Chapel is where the hidden Christians of Nagasaki were brought to, and tortured to give up their faith. After..
Culture Tsuwano's Obon Dance 2025 Friday - Aug 15th Tsuwano dance is a unique obon dance, in the small castle town of Tsuwano, Shimane, that has been performed for over 400 years...
10 Historical Iwami Ginzan's Omori-cho Sandra Isaka The town of Omori is one of Japan's least known treasures. Hidden in Shimane Prefecture and rarely visited, it is now part of..
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..
Museums 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..
Culture Tsuwano Japan Heritage Center Denes Perlaky Tsuwano Hyakkeizu, 100 drawings about the traditions and famous sights of the Tsuwano Domain from 150 years ago. Half of these..