With St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th, and the close ties between Matsue and Ireland, I was on the lookout for something special, something uniquely Irish. As fortune would have it, I was pleased to...
Irish Food and Culture
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TEA TIME! FUJIHARA CHADONYA
Are you tired of spending money on high price coffee? Would you like to have something that is healthy, organic, and taste great? I then would like to introduce you to Daito Tea. The originator of...
Sweets for your sweets
With Valentines Day quickly approaching, we were on the lookout for some places to buy unique chocolate and sweets for those you love. Below our some of our suggestions that will add a little...
Poltry In Motion
For our dedicated readers, you’ll know I’m always hunting for foreign foods, but one area that I really haven’t had much luck with is the coveted western style Christmas dinner. Of course I could...
Thankful For Burgers
After reading last month`s pizza Spooktacular, I decided to look for what I enjoy the most and that is a great hamburger. I have toured all over the area, and to my great surprise, Shimane is...
Pizza Spooktacular
Every month, I am on the lookout for great foreign foods, and this month is no different. This month I got a craving for pizza, so went on the hunt to track down the tastiest and most unique pizzas...
Meet Lucia
Having lived in Nagoya nearly 30 years ago, Lucia Ohara never thought she would return to Japan. However, when both her children came to Shimane to work at Izumo Murata Manufacturing Co, Lucia and...
Bottoms Up! Izumo Brewing Co.
After a hard day of work, shopping or walking around Izumo Taisha there is nothing better than a nice, cold, smooth and great tasting craft beer to refresh your spirit. In 2019 Izumo Brewing Co. was...