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Izumo Taisha revisited
Izumo Taisha (also known as Izumo grand shrine), is ranked at the moment as the most popular domestic travel destination for Japanese persons. This is undoubtedly because of the recent Sengu (renewal)...
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A Spice-y feast …for the eyes at least
While I try to make an effort to introduce a variety of cuisine and restaurants here at madeinmatsue.com, sometimes you just can’t stay away from a good thing. And in this case, that good thing is the...
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Western seashore, natural beauty & ancient mythology
Not only is the rugged shoreline to the Sea of Japan breathtaking, it is also home to Japan’s ancient mythology. Not far from Tottori city, about a two to three hour drive from Matsue, there is a small...
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A must try, that never gets old!
For people visiting the Izumo and Matsue region for the first time, I always recommend trying soba, the local specialty. While you can get soba (buckwheat noodles) throughout Japan, in other regions it...
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Shrine to the Hare of Inaba (Hakuto Shrine白兎神社)
Japan is a source of interest for many different people, for many different reasons. Maybe you’re interested in the fantastical world of anime, the high-paced world of technology, the eloquent world of...
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Cloudless sunset & a quote
Recently, I haven’t been down by the lake for the sunset as often as I like to be. But it’s always refreshing to visit Lake Shinji at this time of evening, especially now that the light breeze brings...
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Pieces of Pizzas for Pisces…
Believe it or not, I didn’t make up the title of this blog post simply to throw a bit of a tongue twister at you readers, that was just a nice coincidence.. and partly for my own entertainment. It’s...
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Annual drumming parade, a tradition of joy
So I’ve posted in previous years about the do-gyorestu, a traditional drumming parade which occurs annually here in Matsue. The large dou drums were originally used as part of celebrations to welcome a...
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An autumn’s morning down by the lake
There definitely has been a drop in temperatures lately, but that just means that it’s perfect weather for taking a walk while wrapped up in warm clothing! And what better place to take a walk (and...
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Catholic church in the centre of a small rural town
Tsuwano is a small town, with an estimated population of less than 10,000, located on the very western edge of Shimane prefecture. Taking approximately 4 hours by train from Matsue, and being closer to...
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A sad story of persecution and apparitions of the Virgin Mary, Tsuwano
This is a continuation of the preceding post about the catholic church in Tsuwano, a small village in western Shimane. There is a chapel on the outskirts of Tsuwano, called the Otome Tōge Maria Chapel...
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Winter crab season
One of the seasonal delicacies harvested from the Sea of Japan, is the Matsuba crab. Crabs that are caught in the Sea of Japan are called Zuwai crabs, and the male Zuwai crabs are called Matsuba crabs....
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Tera-Marché (寺マルシェ) at Junko-ji Temple
I was taking a walk around Matsue one day last month, snapping some pictures, and came across this interesting event! I picked up a pamphlet on my way in, and learned that it is a community development...
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Lúnasa in Matsue! (Concert & School Visit)
The band Lúnasa recently toured Japan, performing in a number of cities, bringing the joy of traditional Irish music at a world class level to their Japanese audiences. As part of […]
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Christmas Light-up in Vogel Park (2014)
Vogel Park keeps its gates opened later than usual every Christmas period, with a winter illumination to help us all get in the festive mood. This years light-up will be […]
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Snow is falling ….
The first real snowfall of the year has hit Matsue overnight, leaving the place a white wonderland (except for where cars have already driven the built up snow away~~). The […]
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Snowfall in Shiomi-nawate (Edo period st.)
Along the northern moat of Matsue Castle, you will find the 500m long street of Shiomi-nawate (塩見縄手). You can enjoy the old castle town atmosphere here where Nagaya-style gates and […]
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The white owl of Karakoro
Karakoro Art Studios is a complex of both workshops and shops selling local crafts located in central Matsue. The building itself was original constructed and used by the Bank of […]
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The Adachi Museum of Art chosen for the 11th year running
For any visitor to the Adachi Museum of Art’s Japanese landscape garden, it is no secret that this garden is one of impeccable upkeep and fine beauty. The garden shows […]
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Yamanaka Shikanosuke
There are many legends and heroic tales of well known samurai in Japan. Among them, Yamanaka Yukimori (山中 幸盛 September 20, 1545 – August 20, 1578), also known as Yamanaka Shikanosuke (山中 鹿の介)was a...
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