Culture
Niimi Fishing Contest 2026
Every year Niimi City hosts it annual fishing contest plus an unusual type of fishing contest especially for kids, held on May..
Culture
Matsue Castle: A Reminder of the Past
Matsue is a traditional castle town, with one of only twelve original remaining castles nationwide as its foremost symbol.
Culture
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
The stunningly beautiful Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is one of the oldest shrine sites in Japan.
Culture
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
Omori Town is part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site, which is one of Japan’s most important mining areas.
Culture
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
The stunningly beautiful Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is one of the oldest shrine sites in Japan.
Culture
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
Omori Town is part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site, which is one of Japan’s most important mining areas.
Culture
Former Residence of Lafcadio Hearn
When walking the streets of Matsue, you might notice the image of a Westerner on signs, and some quotes engraved on stone plaques..
Culture
Horikawa Boat Cruise
Matsue, being a castle town, has an intricate web of waterways running through the town, spreading out from the inner and outer..
Gallery
Niimi Fishing Contest
Okayama
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
Shimane
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
Shimane
Gegege no Kitaro
Tottori
Ohara Museum of Art
Okayama
Niimi City Samurai Parade
Okayama
Okayama Doppo Beer
Okayama
Mt. Daisen Towering Over Yonago
Tottori