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Matsue Castle: the Most Famous Castle in Sanin Region

For many the appeal of visiting a Japanese castle is quite high. Sadly, while there were once scores of castles

A visit to Izumo Shrine in Shimane prefecture is not complete without trying Izumo Soba. Soba, or buckwheat, is quite

In the realm of Japanese mythology, few places are more important than the designated meeting place of all the Japanese

Bold, silky, and full of flavor it is no mystery why Hakata ramen is among the top three most popular

If you will remember from our mythology series, Izanami died giving birth to the god of fire. Grief-stricken by the loss

Suga Shrine [須賀神社] is a little off the beaten path. While the first two shrines we have visited during our

While many people visit Izumo Taisha to find their true love, there is another famous love shrine in Shimane. Yaegaki

Finally! After all that mythology, we are finally ready to go to Izumo! This is a place we have really