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WHAT'S ON IN SHIMANE?

September

`1 Sept.`	`Hassaka Bull Fighting Competition - Tsuma Village, Dogo, Oki Islands Watch bulls lock horns and heave their massive frames against each other in a show of terrifying strength. The winner is determined when one of them turns and runs from the fight Admission: Free TEL: Oki Saigo Tourism Association 0851-22-6600`
`1 Sept.`	`Kakinomoto Shrine Hassaku Festival - Kakinomoto Shrine, Masuda City A lively festival to celebrate the birth of a famous poet Kakinomoto Hitomaro and pray for a rich harvest. Admission: Free TEL: Kakinomoto Shrine 0856-22-0756`
`11 Sept.`	`Niwabi Festival - Kuwano Taisha Shrine, Yakumo (From 7pm) Enjoy a performance of Indian dancing in the grounds of Kuwano Taisha Shrine amongst the gentle glow of bonfires Admission: Free (Donations Accepted) TEL: Niwabi Festival Committee 0852-54-0087`
`25-30 Sept.`	`Matsue Suitoro - Matsue Castle and surrounds, Matsue (From 6pm) A festival of water and light including the illumination of Matsue Castle and its surrounds, as well as night cruises on the Horikawa River (The castle’s moat). Admission: A free shuttle bus service will operate from Matsue JR and Matsue Lake Shinji Onsen Stations from 5pm. An Admission fee is required for the night cruise. TEL: Matsue Culture and Tourism Department 0852-55-5218`

October

`10-12 Oct.`	`Izumo Yaoyorozu Kamisake Festival - Shell Pier Nakanoshima, Hirata-shi Every year, all the gods meet in Japan at Izumo Taisha Shrine. The gods are said to meet in Hirata, the home of the god of Sake, for a drinking party. Come and try Japanese Sake from around Japan and around the world. Entertainment, such as Kagura (Shinto music and dance) will also be performed on stage. Admission: Free TEL: Hirata Regional Development Department 0853-63-5550`
`10-20 Oct.`	`Botan (Tree Piony) Festival - Yatsuka Junior High School Gymnasium, Yatsuka Performances on stage, a flea market and sampling and sale of products unique to the Daikonjima area Admission: Free TEL: Yatsuka Town Industry Promotion Department 0852-76-3111`
`17 Oct.`	`Local Food and Sake Event - Yasaka Shrine, Tsuwano An opportunity to try local food and sake from the Tsuwano area Admission: Free TEL: Tsuwano Tourism Association 0856-72-1771`
`24 Oct.`	`Human Rights Festival - University of Shimane, Hamada Enjoy live musical performances and lectures, as well as international food and culture booths. Admission: Free TEL: Shimane Prefecture Human Rights Education Promotion Center 0852-22-6476`

November

`3 Nov.`	`Matsue Dougyouretsu / Musha Gyouretsu Prefectural Office Grounds, Matsue Large Taiko drums, with a diameter of 1m or more, are played as they are moved by teams in a lively procession around the city. The musha gyouretsu features a parade of locals dressed in traditional samurai costume. Admission: Free TEL: Matsue Department of Tourism and Culture 0852-55-5214`
`3-7 Nov`	`Yakumo International Theatre Festival See Jeff Lippold's article about the festival in this issue. Admissoin: Tickets \1500(On sale from 20th Sept.) TEL:Yakumo International Theatre Festival Committee: 0852-54-2400 (or Jeff Lippold :admin@yitf.org)`
`3 Nov.`	`BB Big Pot Festival 2004 - Iwami Seaside Park, Hamada This exciting festival features a big seafood nabe (Japanese Hotpot) Admission: Free TEL: Hamada City Chamber of Commerce and Industry 0855-22-3025`

Shimane International Center
1. Read English-language newspapers and magazines from around the world
2. Borrow from our range of English fiction and non-fiction books
3. Borrow Japanese movies with English subtitles and movies in English
4. Transfer your Japanese videotapes to foreign systems and vice versa
5. Get free legal consultation from a Japanese law expert
6. Receive counseling in English from trained staff about life in Japan
7. Seek language support for your children if they are attending school in Shimane
8. Use the internet free of charge
9. Refer to our Guidebook for Foreigners Living in Shimane
10. Post advertisements on our Community Bulletin Board
11. Plan your next trip abroad with help from our extensive range of new-edition travel guides
12. Borrow from our range of world flags and maps
13. Let us help you find a language tutor or short-term host family
14. Enquire about our Kunibiki Scholarship for students studying in Shimane
15. Receive English maps and brochures about tourist sites and accommodation throughout Shimane and Japan
16. Study Japanese using our library’s range of language textbooks and educational magazines

The Shimanean is a publication of the International Affairs Division of Shimane Prefecture and the Shimane International Center. The views expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors. The Shimanean may be sent free of charge to all interested parties. Editor: Tim Mansfield Copy Editor: Alicia Stevens Comments and enquiries may be made to Tim Mansfield, at: Shimane International Center, Kunibiki Messe 2F, 1-2-1 Gakuen Minami, Matsue, Shimane 690-0826 TEL (0852) 31-5056, FAX (0852) 31-5055 E-mail tim_mansfield@sic-info.org WEBSITE www.sic-info.org This newsletter, and much of the Shimane International Center’s work, is made possible by donations from many companies and organizations including Shimane Prefecture, Chugoku Electric Power Company Inc., Sanin Chuo Shimpo Newspaper Co. Ltd., Sanin Godo Bank, Shimane Bank, Shimane Denko and Sanin Chuo Television Broadcasting Company Ltd. and various cities, towns and villages in Shimane Prefecture.

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