Sunset over Lake Shinji is seen through the branches of blooming cherry trees at Shirakata Park in the western Japan city of ...

The only nuclear plant located in a Japanese prefectural capital was restarted Saturday in the city of Matsue after meeting stricter safety requirements introduced following the 2011 Fukushima ...

MATSUE—Safety concerns among local residents have been rekindled along with the restarting of the long-idle Shimane nuclear power plant here. After meeting new safety standards, the operator ...

Matsue, in Shimane Prefecture, is located in western Japan. The city borders Lake Shinji to the west, and the Sea of Japan to the north and east. Matsue Castle, a national treasure, stands tall in ...

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Known for her radiant illustrations and poetic storytelling, Juli Baker & Summer presents a series of lantern-inspired works designed to harmonise with the house’s warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Her ...

Nara prefectural police seized the letter on July 17 despite the objections of the writer, who is based in Matsue, the capital of Shimane Prefecture, sources said. The writer told investigators he ...

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