Museums Nishinoshima Part of Oki Islands Nicola Jones Nishinoshima is not a small, round, flat island, so you will need to do a little planning if you want to make the most of your time..
Culture Matsue's Kounkaku Kim Bergström Matsue's Kounkaku was built to entertain the Emperor of Japan in the early 1900s. Since then, it's been a venue for events..
Historical Treasure Islands - Oki Islands Featured Travel to the spectacular Oki Islands and experience an array of outdoor activities. The crystal clear blue waters around these..
Museums Lafcadio Hearn Museum, Matsue City Louise Waghorn The Lafcadio Hearn Museum offers not only a glimpse into a fascinating man's life and works but an introduction to a never before..
6 Temples & Shrines Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine Sherilyn Siy Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Japan for many reasons: It is the main shrine of the Oki Islands...
Historical Horikawa Boat Cruise Featured Matsue, being a castle town, has an intricate web of waterways running through the town, spreading out from the inner and outer..
Historical Breathe in the Sun in Matsue Featured A trip to Matsue wouldn’t be complete without seeing the sunset over Lake Shinji. This view is included in Japan’s list of one..
Culture Fashion in Japan 1945-2020: Shimane 2021 Mar 20th - May 16th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition at the Iwami Museum in Shimane introduces Japanese fashion from the postwar period to the present, and some..