direction of Izumo, the home of Japanese deities and Izumo Grand Shrine, so there is a divineness to the scene when the sunlight breaks through the clouds and shines onto the lake’s surface.Traditional Crafts of MatsueYakumo-nuri Lacquerware is a traditional craft invented by lacquerware artisans appointed by a previous lord of Matsue. This lacquerware ages beautifully due to a special property where the top layers of lacquer become more transparent over time, allowing the designs to become bolder and their colors more vivid with age. Rakuzan-yaki Pottery is one of the most renowned pottery kilns in Matsue with more than 300 years of history. Tea utensils of excellent craftsmanship continue to be kilned here to this day. In ancient times, Agate was worshipped as a sacred item and its gleam is still thought to be very attractive. Agate crafts exhibit many variations of color including a myriad of blues and reds. The late Living National Treasure, Eishiro Abe, revived Matsue’s folk-art paper of Izumo by mixing traditional paper making techniques with a modern sensibility. Specialties of MatsueLake Shinji’s Yamato clams are one of the seven delicacies of Lake Shinji. They are well liked for their delicious ■avor, the secret of which is the lake’s brackish water. Fishermen go out to catch clams in the early morning creating an idyllic scene with many boats ■oating on the lake. Another local specialty, Izumo Soba, is made by milling the buckwheat’s kernels together with the husks, giving these noodles a dark black color and rich taste. Warigo-soba is served in a three-bowl set and is the most popular way to eat soba in Izumo.Please visit the website here.Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture51
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