SHIMANE

“The route less traveled in Shimane” There are many ways to travel through Shimane. We’ve ta…

Twice a year, spring/summer and autumn/winter, CIRs (Coordinators for International Relations) visit places th…

According to the Cherry Blossom Forecast by Weather Map (3/2/2020), the 2020 cherry blossom season starts 3/20…

Japanese Garden Rankings by Sukiya Living  In December of 2019, the U.S. magazine Sukiya Living (The Journal o…

As we get closer to winter and it starts to get colder, staying indoors with friends and enjoying a nice hot p…

Yuushien Garden is known for its all-year-round blooming peonies, healthy Korean ginseng, and wonderful Japane…

(Written by Cleo Wong, CIR in Nishinoshima Town) The Kuniga Coast Walking Trail is one of the most popular tra…

(Written by Cleo Wong, CIR in Nishinoshima Town) The Mount Takuhi Walking Trail starts at the car park and tak…

Oki Islands Model Course (Dozen Islands ONLY) Two Nights, Three Days Active Traveler Day One : CHIBURIJIMA ISL…

(Written by Izabela Raczynska, CIR from Okinoshima Town) Let’s say you are visiting Oki Islands. You alr…