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Surround yourself with nature, at a mountain waterfall!
Only a 30 minute drive from central Matsue, is Shimane-cho, a small town that is part of the municipality. This town is known for its seafood, seaweed, cherry blossom road, and mythology! If you take a...
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Playing in the flowers, a spring day out!
Madeinmatsue has recently turned 2 years old! Thanks for taking the time to check in here from time to time, and for all your likes and follows! To celebrate, let me take you on a day-out to the park ^...
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Yae Falls: When things heat up, get yourself to a waterfall!
The comfortable weather of spring seems to have passed by in the blink of an eye, with the humidity and high temperatures of summer on the horizon. Things are due to cool down a bit here in Matsue over...
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Yesterday’s sunset, stepping out of my comfort-zone in shooting a familiar scene
A quick post today, to share the unexpected yet beautiful sunset over Lake Shinji yesterday. As yesterday was overcast and cloudy, I wasn’t expecting to be able to see much sun or colours for the...
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Visiting Rainbow Waterfall!
Niji-ga-daki(虹が滝), or rainbow waterfall as it would be rendered in English, is another escape from the summer heat not far from Matsue city (approx. 25km). It is located near Ichibata Yakushi, within...
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Let the noodles flow!
And flowing they were at the summer restaurant beside Kumai Waterfall in Matsue, where they set up shop during the hot summer months to serve chilled somen, a thin wheat noodle, continually flowing in...
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Blossoms braving the August heat
This year saw an unusually short rainy season, a quick peak in summer temperature, and we can only hope for the best for the rest of what looks like a long sweltering summer. But despite the...
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Preserving rich nature while creating a beautiful city
“Preserving the abundant nature while creating a beautiful city” (“豊かな自然をまもり、美しい都市空間つくり”), this is the first of a list of aims laid out for Matsue City development plans. Every year the city makes a...
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Forest therapy in Iinan
Iinan is a small town located in Shimane Prefecture near the Hiroshima border, approx 1hr30min drive from Matsue City, or 1hr40min drive from Hiroshima. Hii and Kando Rivers begin near the town 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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Fields of beauty and balance, Cosmos
The word cosmos is derived from Greek and means orderly, beautiful, and balanced. Their blooms reach sizes of up to 2 inches in diameter and have vivid colors and a sweet aroma which emanates from the...
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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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Preserving rich nature while creating a beautiful city
“Preserving the abundant nature while creating a beautiful city” (“豊かな自然をまもり、美しい都市空間つくり”), this is the first of a list of aims laid out for Matsue City development plans. Every year the city makes a...
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Forest therapy in Iinan
Iinan is a small town located in Shimane Prefecture near the Hiroshima border, approx 1hr30min drive from Matsue City, or 1hr40min drive from Hiroshima. Hii and Kando Rivers begin near the town of...
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