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| Lake Shinji |
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Lake Shinji is the seventh largest
lake in Japan, and is a combination of fresh-water
and salt-water, depending on the tide.
The sunset over the lake is especially famous for
its vivid color and beauty, and is a symbol of the
'Water Capital', Matsue. |
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| Fishing Shijimi at Lake Shinji |
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Shijimi clams are one of the seven
delicacies of Lake Shinji.
The type of shinji taken from Lake Shinji is called
yamato shijimi.
Early in the morning, you can see fishermen in boats
on Lake Shinji fishing for clams. |
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| Matsue Castle |
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Matsue Castle was built by the first
Lord and founding father of Matsue, Yoshiharu Horio
in 1611,and it remains as a symbol of Matsue, the
Castle Town.
The roof of the castle is said to be in the shape
of the wings of a plover bird, which is 'Chidori'
in Japanese. |
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| Shiomi Nawate |
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Shiomi Nawate is a street to the north
of the castle, overlooking the castle moat that
has been designated as a traditional beauty area
of this city.
It is a peaceful street, along which the Lafcadio
Hearn Memorial Museum, Lafcadio Hearn's Former Residence,
the Tanabe art museum, and the Samurai house are
lined up.
There are also old pine trees along the moat, retaining
an atmosphere of days gone by. |
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| Buke Yashiki (Samurai House) |
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This Samurai House was built more
than 260 years ago, and would have been the residence
of a middle-ranking samurai family.
There are swords, tools for dyeing teeth, and other
household goods displayed here. |
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| Horikawa Meguri (Around Matsue's
Canals) |
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| The city of Matsue grew up and flourished
around Matsue castle. All the canals that encircle
the castle were constructed at the same time the
castle itself was built. As well as serving to protect
Matsue castle and the surrounding town, the canals
provided transportation for goods and people, water
for use in daily life, and rich fishing grounds.
Today their attractive landscape is one of Matsue's
best-known features. |
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| Matsue Vogel Park |
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This is a park full of flowers and
birds that are unusual in Japan.
The themed flower greenhouses are amongst in the
world, where you can enjoy thousands of varieties
of Begonia and Fuchsia blooming all year long. |
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| Izumo Soba |
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| The characteristics of Izumo soba
are the grey-black color, the firm texture and fine
aroma. This soba is normally served in round dishes
known as 'warigo', with seaweed, spring onion, and
a thick sauce. |
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| Japanese Tea and Confectionery |
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Along with Kyoto and Kanazawa, Matsue
is known as a town famous for the tea ceremony.
Tea has been an integral part of life in Matsue
since the time of the 7th feudal lord, Matsudaira
Harusato (Fumai), who loved the tea ceremony and
who founded his own school, known as the 'Fumai'
school of tea ceremony.
There are many teahouses and confectionery shops
still remaining around the city. |
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| The Seven Delicacies of Lake
Shinji |
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| Lake Shinji,which is mix of fresh
and salt-water,has given rise to a unique and varied
food culture. The whitebait of early spring, the
shinji clams and eel of summer, shrimp of autumn,
bass, smelt and carp of winter are collectively
known as the seven delicacies of Lake Shinji. |
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