A Guide to Living in Shimane

"A Guide to Living in Shimane" contains comprehensive information in English covering a range of topics related to daily life in Shimane.

The Matsue version is available for reading in the Shimane International Center's library.

Downloadable versions of the guide for the following towns and cities are also available :

Shimane Prefecture (Tourism)

Matsue City

Hamada City

Hikawa Town

A general comprehensive guide useful to foreigners living Japan is available in a range of languages here

Other links to information pages in English for towns and cities in Shimane:

Gotsu City

Nishinoshima (Oki Islands)

Ama (Oki Islands)

Tsuwano Town