Shimane
Shimane Prefecture is located in the western part of Honshu, Japan, in the Chūgoku region. It faces the Sea of Japan to the north and is bordered by Tottori Prefecture to the east and Okayama Prefecture to the south. The prefecture covers about 6,700 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 680,000.
The capital is Matsue, a historic castle town situated by Lake Shinji and near the eastern shore
Shimane is known for Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Izumo City, one of Japan’s oldest and most
The Oki Islands, including Dōgo and other islets, lie off the coast in the Sea of Japan
Economy centers on fisheries, agriculture (notably rice and horticulture), and forestry, with tourism playing a growing