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Fine scenery and food snatchers!
The kite makes its home in Matsue annually, and its coming is most recognisable by its high-pitched call. Perched on high, this birds is quite a fine image, but beware… Should you take to the idea of...
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The Grey Heron and Matsue City
If you’ve visited Matsue City, you might be aware of the grey heron being a common sight here. Heron’s are known to have nests in the castle grounds, and it’s not uncommon to see them by the moat which...
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Places of Interest Near Matsue:Toda Hachimangu
There are a number of temples and Shrines in the Yasugi area, a short trip from Matsue. The pictures here are from Toda Hachimangu, located in Hirose-cho. The highlight of this shrine for me was the...
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Lake Shinji & Matsue: Sunsets of June
We’re now into July, but lets take a little look back over the sunsets that we had here in Matsue during the month of June. In the early part of June, we were yet to enter the rainy season, meaning...
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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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A recap over July’s sunsets
Time brings all things to pass -Aeschylus (Aiskhulos 524 BC – 455 BC) …July has come to an end. Here is a brief look back over the sunsets that have come to pass this month… …and wonder what will come...
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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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Sunset at Hinomisaki
I’ve written about Hinomisaki here before, and because it’s quite a stretch from Matsue, I don’t get to visit this lovely spot as often as I’d like to … The beautiful view and historical lighthouse...
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Seasons changing like clockwork
On September 1st, I happened to be out of town for the day, so was driving back to Matsue in the evening, wondering when the rain was going to stop. You see, season’s here in Japan, are like clockwork,...
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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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No season as now in October…
“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne The end of September and early...
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Castle moat and walls flushed with autumn hues
I think I’m not the only one whose favourite time of year is autumn. There’s so many good things about this season, the pleasant weather, the beautiful changing colours of nature, an abundance of...
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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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Sunset photography by Lake Shinji
Evening in Matsue, is a pretty time colourwise. Although I guess that can be said about almost anywhere. There’s not much of a story to go along with this post. […]
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Season of harvest & hearty appetites (実りの秋、食欲の秋)
Now that we’re officially into autumn, expressions such as ‘minori no aki, shokuyokuno aki’ (実りの秋、食欲の秋) meaning ‘autumn of harvest, autumn of hearty appetites’ are often thrown around. And for good...
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No season as now in October…
“There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne The end of September and early...
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Shades of early winter
This is just a quick post to share the late autumn / early winter colours that are currently brightening up Matsue castle grounds, perfect for a Sunday afternoon walk. Enjoy the warm colours!Filed...
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