I think it was the moment Orochi arrived. A phantasmagorical rendering of the eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent from Shinto myth, cavorting…
David McElhinneySeptember 24, 2024
Shimane Prefecture is rarely on the radar for foreign travelers. When it does, it usually conjures up images of the…
Claudia MitsuboriFebruary 22, 2022
Despite numerous journeys across Japan and the constant quest to discover more off-the-beaten-track destinations, Tsuwano (津和野) in Shimane Prefecture, was…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
We came to Shimane Prefecture to explore the former Iwami Ginzan silver mine and the historic village of Tsuwano. However,…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
Shimane Prefecture is relatively unknown to foreign visitors. However, I have had the opportunity to visit several times, and it…
Clémentine CintréApril 30, 2021
Riding northwards into Shimane Prefecture, I was treated to a whistle-stop tour of what the region had in store for…
Callum HoweMarch 22, 2021
The story of Japanese prosthetics manufacturer Nakamura Brace (中村ブレイス) is made up of a multitude of comebacks. Among its episodes,…
Callum HoweMarch 22, 2021
Japanese gardens are designed to be contemplated, like true works of art. They offer a glimpse into nature and are…
Youmna JomaaSeptember 14, 2020
We've already discussed in a previous article how easy and inexpensive it is to reach Matsue by bus from Hiroshima;…
Todd FongJanuary 23, 2020
I woke early in my 18th-floor room at Hiroshima's RIHGA Royal Hotel and peered sleepily through the curtains. I was greeted with…
Todd FongJanuary 14, 2020
Of those who come to Matsue in the San'in Chuo Region, most are here to see the famous Matsue "Black…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 12, 2019
Sponsored by Nakaumi Shinjiko Daisen DMO The San'in Chuo Region which includes Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is easily accessible from…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 9, 2019
Japan is a land rich in myths, and the popular saying among the Japanese is that 8 million kami (Shinto…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 6, 2019
Art and nature have always gone hand-in-hand, nature being the inspiration for many artists and their work. When you bring…
Clémentine CintréJanuary 4, 2019
