Shimane
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Japan In FocusShimane: Subtitled Iwami Kagura Sacred Dance Drawing Praise in Shimane Pref. City; Improving Accessibility for Modern Audiences
HAMADA, Shimane — The prologue and chanting in Iwami kagura traditional sacred dance and music ar...
January 4, 2025
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Japan In FocusShimane; Job Posting Website Used to Attract New Residents; Advertising Part-Time Jobs at Local Companies
OKUIZUMO, Shimane — A municipality in Shimane Prefecture, which is suffering from population decl...
December 14, 2024
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Travel SpotsShimane: Craft Beer Brewery Opens Inside Unmanned Train Station; Location Offers Scenic Seaside View
GOTSU, Shimane — A brewery serving craft beer opened in September in an open area of an unmanned ...
October 19, 2024
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Travel SpotsShimane: World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan to Sign Friendship Agreement with Taiwan Gold Mine
ODA, Shimane — The Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center, a museum which showcases the history and c...
July 20, 2024
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Travel SpotsShimane: Fascinating Folk Music, Traditional Dance; Yasugi-bushi Entertainment Hall Reopens After Renovations
YASUGI, Shimane — The Yasugi-bushi Engei-kan entertainment hall in Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture, ha...
June 8, 2024
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Travel SpotsShimane: Ancient Japanese Tatara Iron Manufacturing Method Introduced; Facility Opens in Izumo
IZUMO, Shimane — A facility introducing an ancient iron manufacturing method known as “tatara” ha...
April 27, 2024
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Japan In FocusShimane: Sightseeing Tram Makes Last Run
UNNAN, Shimane — The sightseeing tram on the JR Kisuki Line made its final run on Nov. 23 when it wa...
December 16, 2023
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Travel SpotsLantern festival in Matsue delights locals, tourists
MATSUE — The Matsue Suitouro lantern festival has begun, with illuminations delighting visitors in a...
October 8, 2023
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Japan In FocusShimane: Weed-wolfing Goats Clean Up Disused Rail Line
MISATO, Shimane — A mountain-girdled community in Shimane Prefecture has unleashed a coterie of hung...
August 12, 2023
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Travel SpotsShimane: Old Merchant House Renovated to Library
ODA, Shimane — A former merchant’s house on the main street of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its ...
May 20, 2023
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Travel SpotsShimane: Onsen Makes ‘moist Skin’ Pitch to Young Women
HAMADA, Shimane — A group of ryokan Japanese inns in a hot spring resort, which ranks high for the q...
May 13, 2023
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General NewsSalted Cherry Blossom Petals Hit High Season in Shimane Pref.
Production has hit high season for a group of residents making salted cherry blossom petals in Unnan...
May 10, 2023
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Travel SpotsShimane: Disused Train Station Opened to the Public
ONAN, Shimane — The public is now able to freely walk around a disused train station and its tracks ...
April 27, 2023
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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