Tea culture for all in Matsue
Matsue, the castle town on the Japan Sea coast in Shimane Prefecture, is a place where Japanese traditional culture is
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Let culture wash over you in Matsue
Matsue is one of Western Japan’s best kept secrets. The castle city on the edge of Lake Shinji near the
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Go behind the scenes of Hiroshima Kagura
The Hiroshima Kagura: Behind-the-Scenes Tour is a unique opportunity to get an up close look at what it takes to produce and protect this spectacular traditional folk art.
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Yozakura illuminated cherry blossoms at Shukkei-en
Every spring Shukkei-en Garden opens late and lights up the beautiful blossoms on its many varieties of cherry trees. It
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Hiroshima Prepares For New Year Under Pandemic Shadow
After gaining a degree of control over the spread of COVID-19 in the autumn, December 2020 has seen a resurgence
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Bar & Restaurant Winter Holiday Openings 2020/21
Hiroshima bars and restaurants opening within guidelines over the 2020/21 winter holiday.
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Online Winter Kagura Festival
Xmas is coming early for fans of Hiroshima Kagura around the world.
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No Ordinary Walk in the Forest: A Visit to Iinan-cho, Shimane Prefecture
Looking for relaxation? Jenny Yamamoto shares a forest bathing location near Hiroshima where you can soak up negative ions to your heart and soul’s content.
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Hiroshima Kagura refuses to succumb to the coronavirus demon
In response to COVID-19, Hiroshima Kagura goes online to share the thrilling traditional performance art form with the world.
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Kunihiko Sakuma: The young hibakusha
Director of atomic bomb suvivor advocacy group Hiroshima Hidankyo, Kunihiko Sakuma talks about his journey to finding his voice as a “young hibakusha”.
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