
By Ryo Kato / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
17:23 JST,
November 11, 2025
MATSUE — Several new sweets have been launched in Matsue, where Lafcadio Hearn, a Meiji-era (1868-1912) writer known for his ghost stories, and his wife Setsu met, in conjunction with the start of NHK’s new serial morning drama inspired by the couple. The city, which is famous for its wagashi Japane...
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