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In the News (Wed 30 Dec 09)

  
  Matsue, Japan
Matsue, chief town of the prefecture of Shimane and the largest city in the historical region of San-in, lies near the northwest coast of Honshu on the River Ohashi, which links Lake Shinji to the west with the Nako-no-umi Lagoon to the east.
To the north of the town, on the Shimane Peninsula, is a hilly coastal region which forms part of the Daisen-Oki National Park.
The fief of Matsue was granted to Horido Yoshiharu by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1600 for his services in the Battle of Sekigahara, and Horio completed the building of the castle in 1611, shortly before his death.
www.planetware.com /japan/matsue-jpn-cg-mat.htm   (282 words)

  
 松江 [ Shimane Prefecture MATSUE ]
This castle became the center of a castle town, and this was the beginning of the city of Matsue.
Matsue Castle, surrounded by woodland and with a relaxed atmosphere and appearance, and facing onto the castle moat, Matsue has a calming influence on residents and visitors alike.
In 1951, Matsue was designated as an International Culture and Sightseeing City.
www.city.matsue.shimane.jp /kankou/en   (240 words)

  
 ANDONGKIM.COM - Shimane touts 'Takeshima Day'
Shimane incorporated the islands into the prefecture in 1905, after Japan seized them during the Russo-Japanese war.
While the government claims that it is concerned by the diplomatic row with South Korea, it says it has no power to intervene in the Shimane assembly because the vote falls under the jurisdiction of a local government.
The prefectural government says that Feb. 22 this year marked the 100th anniversary of the issuance of a prefectural notice that declared the islets part of Shimane in line with a Cabinet decision.
www.andongkim.com /articles/2005/03/shimanetakeshimaday.htm   (734 words)

  
 Industry Tour
To spur creative development in key high-technology industries, Shimane Prefecture identified four strategic industries: the environmental industry, the life-support industry, industrial materials and IT.
The main building, Techno Ark Shimane, provides a range of support functions, attracting a growing community of ambitious entrepreneurs.
Matsue boasts three sake breweries, each of which offers tours as well as tasting in the factory shop.
www.matsue.jp /kankou/09/e.html   (437 words)

  
 Matsue, Shimane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Matsue (松江市 Matsue-shi) is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of Japan.
April 1, 1889: the former city of Matsue was founded.
March 31, 2005: the former city of Matsue and the towns of Kashima, Mihonoseki, Shimane, Shinji, Tamayu and Yatsuka and the village of Yakumo from Yatsuka District merged to form the new city of Matsue.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Matsue   (206 words)

  
 Matsue : Planning a Trip | Frommers.com
Matsue's attractions lie to the northwest of the station and across the Ohashi River, and although buses run virtually everywhere, you can easily cover most distances on foot.
Matsue Castle is about a 30-minute walk from Matsue Station, with most attractions located just north of the castle along a picturesque moat on a street called Shiomi Nawate.
To the west of Matsue Station, about a 10-minute walk away, is Lake Shinji, famous for its sunsets.
www.frommers.com /destinations/matsue/2934010002.html   (584 words)

  
 Yamaguchi Ken Information
I also went to Matsue, and found a very good and not so expensive Italian restaurant with decent wine and a reasonable amount of olive oil, just outside Matsue station.
"Tsuwano, Shimane ken: especially at the beginning of April for the yabusame horseback archery and cherry blossom.
Matsue and Izumo, Shimane ken: Matsue feels very European with its canal winding through the town.
homepage.mac.com /hellbag/yayjet/TRAVELSURV.html   (1644 words)

  
 THE CHINESE PEOPLE’S ASSOCIATION FOR FRIENDSHIP WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It has evolved from the three ancient states of Izumo, Iwami and Oki and is known as the birthplace of the Japanese myth and the origin of the country.
The roads in Matsue are not wide, but radiate in all directions and lead to wherever one wants to go.
I have realized that human rights are greatly respected and valued in the Japanese society, which is embodied in the mutual trust and respect between the government and the people, between the superior and the subordinate and among the people.
www.cpaffc.org.cn /c15/120/en/120-06.htm   (1144 words)

  
 Japan Nuclear Power Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Shimane prefectural government backs Chugoku Electric Power Co.'s plan to apply to the central government for permission to start using uranium and plutonium mixed oxide fuel at its nuclear power plant in the prefectural capital of Matsue, Shimane Gov. Nobuyoshi Sumita said Friday.
For the time being, however, the prefecture has decided to approve only the filing of the application, and will make a final decision on whether to accept the so-called pluthermal plan itself after the central government conducts safety examinations, the governor told a session of the prefectural assembly.
As the city of Matsue plans to decide on whether to accept the application only after discussions at the city assembly and at a symposium planned in August, the earliest Chugoku Electric will be able to file the application is in September.
www.japannuclear.com /pressroom/news/121-MOEnTXn0JVjutWSrFyIu/view   (254 words)

  
 Matsue Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
Tsuwano in Shimane Ken. It's a small town with canals running down the sides of the narrow streets and these are full of colourful carp.
There are many things to see here but the one I most recommend was the path leading from a small church on the hill where the stations of the cross were stationed along the path.
He actually only spent one year (1890-91) in Matsue, working as a school teacher But it was here that he fell in love with Japan and Japanese culture.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Japan/Shimane_ken/Matsue-973578/Things_To_Do-Matsue-BR-1.html   (773 words)

  
 Shimane Prefecture - Matsue Castle
Matsue-jou (castle) sits atop Kameda-yama and is surrounded by a moat that is one of the many canals of Matsue.
The period name Momoyama (Peach Hill) is named after the site of one of the castles built during this time.
Shimane ~ Image Gallery ~ NCTA Japan 2003
www.siskiyous.edu /ncta/japan2003/ImageGallery/matsue-castle.htm   (62 words)

  
 Capital City on the Cheap
Matsue is the prefectural capital and largest city of Shimane.
Sunday's weather was just as gorgeous, and we felt surprisingly refreshed after sleeping in the car along the shores of Lake Shinji despite an early morning wake-up call of firecrackers.
We ended our weekend in Matsue enjoying lunch on the shore of Lake Shinji, all the while watching hawks soar overhead and some chick getting dumped by her boyfriend.
www.travelblog.org /Asia/Japan/Shimane/Matsue/blog-68663.html   (1034 words)

  
 Matsue, Shimane Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services
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www.marketingtool.com /channel/photo/b.465.g.japan/shimane/b.465.g.15406.html   (146 words)

  
 Japan Omnibus - Sightseeing - Chugoku Area - San-in
The scenic San-in coastal region is made up of northern Yamaguchi Prefecture and Shimane and Tottori Prefectures.
The capital of Shimane Prefecture, Matsue was a prosperous castle town during the Edo Period.
During the Kamiari Matsuri festival in October, the gods from all over Japan are said to meet at the shrine for a 'conference'.
www.japan-zone.com /omnibus/chugoku_n.shtml   (892 words)

  
 Shimane Industrial Promotion Foundation
Established in April 1999, the Shimane Industrial Promotion Foundation (SIPF) is embarking on a new future to make Shimane Prefecture, Japan better than ever before.
The SIPF was formed by combining the Corporation for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises and the Association for the Promotion of Technology to create a foundation that provides a variety of support services for local businesses.
Located in the new Soft Business Park in Matsue, the capital city of Shimane prefecture, the Shimane Industrial Promotion Foundation is a one stop support and consulting service for businesses.
www.joho-shimane.or.jp /p/english   (485 words)

  
 Shimane Youth Hostels Association - Youth Hostels in Shimane
Shimane Youth Hostels Association - Youth Hostels in Shimane
From Tokyo: To Matsue and Izumo / Hamada, Masuda, and Tsuwano
From Kyoto: To Matsue and Izumo From Kobe: To Matsue and Izumo
www.shimane-yh.jp /english/shimane.html   (301 words)

  
 Matsue Travel Blogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
To celebrate Denise's 23rd birthday, we headed up north to Izumo and Matsue for the weekend.
is the prefectural capital and largest city of Shimane.
Izumo is home to two noteworthy sights, the oldest Shinto shrine in Japan and a giant onion that acts as the local sporting center.
www.travelblog.org /Asia/Japan/Shimane/Matsue/blogs-page-1.html   (163 words)

  
 SIC infonet WHAT'S ON IN SHIMANE
illumination of Matsue Castle and its surrounds, as
Your words and pictures are legacies that remain long after you have left Shimane.
The Shimanean is a publication of the International Affairs Division of Shimane Prefecture and the Shimane International Center.
www.sic-info.org /bank/shimanean/05summer/7.html   (449 words)

  
 Matsue, Shimane Copywriters - Copy Writers
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 Topology in Matsue 2002 --Top--
Shimane University and the Mathematical Society of Japan are organizing the international conference "Topology in Matsue".
This conference, held jointly with the Second Japan-Mexico Topology Symposium, will take place at Shimane University in Matsue City, Japan, on June 24-28, 2002.
The Scientific program will begin in the morning on Monday, June 24.
www.math.shimane-u.ac.jp /~top2002   (286 words)

  
 Consultation and Support
Matsue City Hall International Exchange Division: Tel: 55-5175 Fax: 55-5550
Matsue International Community Center, 3405-5 Nishi Kawatsu-Cho, Matsue City.
The organization is within the Shimane International center.
www.matsue-micc.or.jp /e/guide/4-02.html   (188 words)

  
 ELT Matsue Conferences & workshops for English language teaching in Japan July 2005
ELT Matsue Conferences & workshops for English language teaching in Japan July 2005
For gifts or decoration, a stunning array of Japan posters.
Events › Chugoku and Shikoku › ShimaneMatsue › July 2005
www.eltcalendar.com /events/chugoku_shikoku/shimane/matsue/2005/jul   (99 words)

  
 Matsue Hotels - Matsue Hotel Reviews & Pictures - Read & submit reviews for Matsue, Shimane, Japan at Zoom and ...
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 Matsue, Shimane Web Hosting - Web Hosts
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 Consultation and Support   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Matsue General Women's Center, STIC Building, Shirakata Hon-Machi.
Shimane Prefecture Womens Work Service Center (Shimaneken Josei Shushoku Service Center)
Matsue City Child-raising Support Center, Aiai, in the STIC building, Shirakata Hon-Machi, TEL: 28-3740
www.matsue-micc.or.jp /e/guide/4-01.html   (308 words)

  
 Welcome to Online Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Kohji Nishimura (Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shimane University, Nishikawatsu-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan)
Yoko Hatano (Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan)
Tsutomu Setoyama (Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan)
journals.humanapress.com /index.php?option=com_opbookdetails&task=articledetails&category=humanajournals&article_code=ABAB:118:1:97   (406 words)

  
 A Novel Gene, msa1, Inhibits Sexual Differentiation in Schizosaccharomyces pombe -- Jeong et al. 167 (1): 77 -- Genetics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Department of Life Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, Shimane University, Matsue 690-8504, Japan
Research Institute of Molecular Genetics, Shimane University, Matsue 690-8504, Japan
Corresponding author: Makoto Kawamukai, Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, Shimane University, 1060 Nishikawatsu, Matsue 690-8504, Japan., kawamuka{at}life.shimane-u.ac.jp (E-mail)
www.genetics.org /cgi/content/abstract/167/1/77   (287 words)

  
 Tokyu Hotels - Matsue Tokyu Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
25 minutes (average time) by limousine bus from Izumo Airport to Matsue station
40 minutes (average time) by limousine bus from Yonago Airport to Matsue station
Nearest interchange: 10 minutes from Matsue Tamatsukuri exit on the Sanin Expressway
www.tokyuhotels.co.jp /en/TI/TI_MATUE/index.shtml   (371 words)

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