Culture Taikodani Inari Shrine Taikodani Inari Shrine (太皷谷稲成神社, Taikodani Inari Jinja) is one of the five most important Inari shrines in Japan.
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..
Museums The Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art Adam Hacker A “must see” in Shimane, go to the Adachi Museum of Art. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away between drama..
Culture Matsue Castle: A Reminder of the Past Featured Matsue is a traditional castle town, with one of only twelve original remaining castles nationwide as its foremost symbol.
Culture Yuushien Garden on Daikon-shima Sasa Jancikic I was promised that that day Shimane’s own sumo fighter Okinoumi will be visiting the park. I looked forward very much to see ..
Culture Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum The Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum is dedicated to the British explorer who came to Japan in the 1800s. The museum opened in 1934, 30 years after Hearn's..
Culture Rubber Necking At Tachikue Gorge Arlene Bastion At Tachikue Gorge, rock formations are each differently sculpted, competing with ancient overhanging forests and religious jizo..
Culture Tsuwano's Obon Dance 2024 Mid Aug Tsuwano dance is a unique obon dance, in the small castle town of Tsuwano, Shimane, that has been performed for over 400 years...