Synopsis

Along the western coast of Japan, Shimane Prefecture unfolds with breathtaking vistas of mountains stretching from east to west. Our traveler's exploration commences at Izumo Taisha, a shrine steeped in history and renowned throughout Japan. At Lake Shinji, he encounters a clam fisherman employing an ingenious implement. Subsequently, he meets a seasoned blacksmith, gaining insight into the ancient art of ironmaking, and is treated to kagura, a spirited dance performed by locals adorned in masks