A visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is essential. Pay respects to the victims by hearing their stories about the 1945 atomic bomb.
A testimony to pain and despair where hope lies at the end of a dark journey.
One of the best places in Shimane to enjoy cherry blossoms or take in views of Lake Shinji.
Places across the globe, seen through sand sculptures in local Japan.
Archeological evidence, historical texts and oral traditions trace the story of Shimane Prefecture so far that eventually, one exits the realm of concrete records and enters the world of myths. This is why exhibits at the Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo blend historical and mythological sources to capture a glimpse of the old Izumo Province (now eastern Shimane).
A museum featuring 40 exhibits a year and spectacular sunset views of Lake Shinji.
Visit the Mazda Museum to learn more about this famous car company from Hiroshima and even get a glimpse of its active assembly line.
Discover how nature, religion and history intertwine on Mount Daisen.
