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..
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...
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 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..
Historical Horikawa Boat Tour in Matsue City Louise Waghorn Sightseeing boat, complete with tatami mats offers a unique view of a unique castle moat. Get a fascinating glimpse in to Matsue's..
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 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..
Culture Pokémon Fossil Museum: Shimane 2021-2022 Oct 9th 2021 - Jan 30th 2022 Past Event The Pokémon Fossil Museum event aims to make learning about paleontology fun by showcasing 'fossils' of these fictiona..