Lately, lots of people know Shimane for Izumo Taisha, but there’s a heck of a lot more to the prefecture than just this.
Take Matsue for example—the prefectural capital and a city that is often called the "Water City" due to its unique geography.
Flanked by a pair of lakes, Matsue has everything from one of Japan’s 12 remaining original castle keeps to the celebrated gardens of the nearby Adachi Museum of Art.
Of course, who could forget Miho Shrine, the other half of a traditional pilgrimage paired with Izumo Taisha, where visiting both shrines is said to bring even greater blessings for good fortune and connections.
Add samurai history, canals, and some seriously good sunsets over Lake Shinji, and Matsue is one place that really ought to be on your radar!
Finnish Lapland's cuisine reflects its pure nature, long traditions, and strong connection to the seasons, and features locally-sourced ingredients such as reindeer, Arctic fish, wild berries, mushrooms, herbs, and game:
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A few years ago, down from my hotel Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, I sat in a cosy cafe on Quartier Petit Champlain, contemplating life over a cup of coffee latte ☕️.
What a long way it has become.