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General NewsWonderful Yononakazakura Edohigan Cherry Blossoms Bringing Good Omens for 2026 in Japan’s Shimane Pref.
Yononakazakura Edohigan cherry blossom trees are currently in bloom in Okinoshima, Shimane Prefec...
April 18, 2026
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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MATSUE — Shimane prefectural government has acquired 71 historical documents, including the “Map ...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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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