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Use travel guides?…I’ve got a question for YOU!
So you’ve seen them at train station, airports, bookshops and even convenience stores. Piles upon piles of colourful and attractive glossy pages, boasting from their front covers the plethora of fresh...
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Nightly pounding of taiko drums
If you’ve visited Matsue in October, you more than likely will have come across various groups pounding on large taiko drums every night between 7pm and 9pm. These drums are called do drums (pronounced...
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Annual drumming parade, a tradition of joy
So I’ve posted in previous years about the do-gyorestu, a traditional drumming parade which occurs annually here in Matsue. The large dou drums were originally used as part of celebrations to welcome a...
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Flying over Mt. Fuji
For most people travelling to Japan for the first time, places such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto may seem like the most likely destinations. However, visiting more out-of-the-way destination isn’t as...
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Tea and a snack, Matsue style!
Matsue is known as one of three major tea culture hubs in Japan, the other two being Kyoto and Kanazawa. So while you’re here, why not take a tea break, as per the local custom. While there are many...
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