Activities 5 Hydrangea Spots in the Chugoku Region Kim Bergström tranquility among the hustle and bustle of city life, Gesshoji Temple in Matsue... including cherry blossoms and azaleas earlier in spring. 179 Sotonakabaracho, Matsue
Culture The Hydrangeas of Kurobane Castle Jamila Brown The Ajisai Matsuri (Hydrangea Festival) is held annually from mid June... During the Edo period a famous poet, Matsuo Basho, stayed a long time at
Culture Exploring Shimane Prefecture Mandy Bartok Explore the best of Shimane—an underrated gem with highlights like Izumo-taisha, Matsue Castle, and Adachi Museum of Art.
Activities Sumo Roadshows in Nagano Akira Matsuo Sumo roadshows were held on Matsumoto and Nagano on October 14th and 16th.
Planning Soka City Guide Sleiman Azizi rice crackers, Soka City became immortalised under the writing brush of Matsuo... offal bar while step out from the west exit and you'll find Kushi Katsu
10 Culture Sunset Over Lake Shinji Avery Choi The sublime sunset at Lake Shinji in Matsue, Shimane, is a masterpiece of the nature. The locals call it the "Colours of Shimane".
Culture Owara Kaze no Bon 2026 Sep 1st - Sep 3rd The Owara Kaze-no-Bon Festival is held every year from September 1st to 3rd in Yatsuo, Toyama Prefecture, and originated around 300 years ago as a ritual