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Shimane Prefecture’s Beautiful Scenery

An eternal history and culture that lives on in Shimane. Take a look at Japan’s original landscapes of nostalgic and beautiful Japan in 4KHD. To Shimane, where an encounter with authenticity awaits.

Shimane Prefecture’s Beautiful Scenery - Editorial Video (22:40)

An editorial video introduction of the beautiful Japanese spirit and original landscapes of Shimane’s picturesque scenery.

Shimane Prefecture’s Beautiful Scenery - Digest Video (5:30)

A 5 minute video stuffed to the brim with the best parts of Shimane’s attractive scenery!

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  • Sunrise at Ohashi River and Lake Shinji
    Dramatic View of the Lights!
    Sunrise at Ohashi River and Lake Shinji(3:15)

  • Sunrise at Matsue Castle
    Dramatic View of the Lights!
    Sunrise at Matsue Castle(1:40)

  • Sunset at Lake Shinji
    Dramatic View of the Lights!
    Sunset at Lake Shinji(4:10)

  • Sunset at Inasa Beach
    Dramatic View of the Lights!
    Sunset at Inasa Beach(4:10)

  • Live Performance at the UNESCO-supported Oki Islands Global Geopark
    Oki's Dynamic View Live Performance at the UNESCO-supported Oki Islands Global Geopark(7:30)

  • An Unthinkably Steep Bridge
    Put the Pedal to the Metal!
    An Unthinkably Steep Bridge(1:20)

  • Iwami-kagura Performance: Fighting off the fire-breathing dragons!
    Iwami-kagura Performance: Fighting off the fire-breathing dragons!(21:30)

  • Traditional Crafts of Iwami
    Craftsmanship! Traditional Crafts of Iwami(6:20)

  • Nittoho Tatara Furnace
    The Time-honored Japanese Method of Iron-making
    Nittoho Tatara Furnace(10:10)

  • Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
    A Matchmaking Sanctuary!
    Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine(10:00)