Culture Nima Sand Museum Kim Bergström Shimane's Nima Sand Museum lays claim to being the home of the world's largest hourglass - it takes a full year from the..
Food Ramen Dining Naseba Naru Kakeru Kim Bergström Ramen Dining Naseba Naru Kakeru is located inside Matsue Station, and provides an easy to navigate menu and experience - particularly..
Area Tsuwano Tsuwano (津和野) is a castle town nestled in a valley in western Shimane prefecture, bordering Yamaguchi. Tsuwano's town center is home to traditional samurai mansions that provide a gli..
Culture Shimane Art Museum Kim Bergström The Shimane Art Museum has a wealth of art on display from both Japanese and international artists. Of particular interest are works..
Activities Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise Kim Bergström If you're visiting Shimane's capital of Matsue, a great way to explore the city is by a boat cruise on the moat and canals..
Culture 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..
Activities The Greens of Shimane Kim Bergström When I visited Shimane in May a couple of years back, right before the rainy season, I was amazed at just how many shades of green..
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..