ONAN, Shimane Prefecture–Emiko Inoue drove two hours from Hiroshima to make the arduous climb to see Uzui Station ...

For many, Japan is Tokyo’s bustling crowds and ultramodern conveniences. For others, it’s the otherworldly bamboo forests of Kyoto. But to see some of the country’s most beautiful scenery and ...

The keep of Matsue Castle in this west Japan city will undergo major repairs for three years starting fiscal 2027, the ...

We love uncovering hidden travel sites around Japan that take us away from the crowds and lead us to discovering a myriad of culturally rich places. Shimane Prefecture has proven to be a veritable ...

Shimane Prefecture, formerly known as Izumo, is home to a number of superb Japanese gardens — some traditional, others laid out more recently. At the Adachi Museum of Art, visitors will find one of ...

Shimane Prefecture has come up with a catchy slogan to attract visitors: “Good fortune and beautiful skin, from Shimane.” It’s a tagline that promotes some of the best the prefecture has to offer ...

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The government strongly protested on the 22nd regarding the holding of the ‘Dokdo Day’ event in Shimane Prefecture, Japan, and the attendance of high-ranking central ...

Japan's Chugoku Electric Power Co. restarted the Shimane Nuclear Power Plant's reactor No. 2 in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Kyodo News reported. It has been about 13 years since we stopped driving in ...

Five new characters have been revealed for Kadokawa Games’ next mystery game Root Film, three of which are directly based on real people, as well as a real mascot. [Thanks, 4Gamer!] A comedian from ...

The financing covers two operational solar PV plants acquired earlier this year in the Shimane prefecture totalling 5.5 MW. Both are ground-mounted plants and have been in operation since 2018. “We ...