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 2026 Saturday - 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...
Culture Tsuwano Castle Ruins Denes Perlaky Tsuwano Castle ruins sit on top of a mountain, surrounded with the castle town of Tsuwano and the winding river. While only stone..
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 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..
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 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 Washibara Hachimangu Shrine Denes Perlaky Washibara Hachimangu, the shrine with the only remaining purpose built horse archery grounds in Japan.