More glimpses of unfamiliar Japan

  Matsue, the capital city of Shimane,  is actually quite small, with a population of less than 200,000. Not much in the way of high-rise bu...

  Togakuji is a Soto Zen temple that predates Matsue Castle a little, but was moved to the Okudani area of Matsue when the castle was built....

  Manju-ji Temple in Matsue has a delightful pond garden behind the main hall, and an extensive, well-manicured karesansui garden in the fro...