Shimane
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Japan In FocusShimane: Orphaned Beluga Whale Successfully Raised by Human Staff at Aquarium
HAMADA, Shimane — An aquarium in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, has successfully raised a beluga wha...
April 11, 2026
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General News450-year-old Weeping Willow Cherry Tree in Japan’s Shimane Pref. Blossoms
MASUDA, Shimane — A 450-year-old weeping willow cherry tree in Masuda, Shimane Prefecture, is att...
March 28, 2026
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Travel SpotsShimane: Lafcadio Hearn-Themed Bus Tour to Continue after NHK TV Drama Ends
MATSUE — A bus tour themed on writer Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), also known as Koizumi Yakumo, an...
March 21, 2026
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Travel SpotsShimane: Beluga Whales Spin, Blow Bubbles on Audience Signals at Aquarium
HAMADA, Shimane — An aquarium in Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, has launched a new event where visit...
January 31, 2026
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General NewsJapanese Prefecture Buys Historical Map of Takeshima, Receives Trove of Documents
MATSUE — Shimane prefectural government has acquired 71 historical documents, including the “Map ...
January 21, 2026
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General NewsStrong Earthquakes Hit Japan’s Shimane and Tottori Prefectures; Injuries Reported from Falls, Cooking Oil Burns
Three strong earthquakes struck off the coast of eastern Shimane Prefecture, recording maximums o...
January 6, 2026
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General NewsM6.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Tottori, Shimane Prefectures; No Tsunami Threat (Update 4)
A strong earthquake hit the Chugoku region, registering a upper 5 on the Japanese seismic intensi...
January 6, 2026
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VideoLooking at Scenery Enjoyed by Writer Lafcadio Hearn in Matsue
Born in Greece and raised in Ireland, author Lafcadio Hearn, known for such ghost stories as “Mim...
October 20, 2025
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Travel SpotsShimane: Matsue Bus Tour Traces History of Writer Lafcadio Hearn
MATSUE — A bus tour connecting sites related to writer Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), also known as ...
October 11, 2025
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Japan In FocusShimane: Cave Allows Visitors to Cool Off Amid Scorching Heat, Natural Air Keeps Temperatures Low
IZUMO, Shimane — A wind cave that acts as a natural cooling spot, letting visitors and local resi...
August 17, 2025
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Japan In FocusShimane: 55 Serpents Give Spectacular Performance of Iwami Kagura on Expo Stage; Performers Have Been Making Preparations
OSAKA/HAMADA, Shimane — Fifty-five giant serpents gave a spectacular performance at the Osaka-Kan...
July 14, 2025
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General NewsM4.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Shimane Prefecture
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.0 hit eastern Shimane Prefecture, at 9:59 a.m. on ...
June 29, 2025
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Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Known For Its “Betabumi-Zaka” Super Steep Ramp, Remains Popular Tourist Spot in Japan
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M6.2 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Tottori, Shimane Prefectures; No Tsunami Threat (Update 4)
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Shimane: Cave Allows Visitors to Cool Off Amid Scorching Heat, Natural Air Keeps Temperatures Low
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Shimane: 55 Serpents Give Spectacular Performance of Iwami Kagura on Expo Stage; Performers Have Been Making Preparations
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Shimane: World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan to Sign Friendship Agreement with Taiwan Gold Mine