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Feature Report Calligraphy - the Dramatic Transformation of the Mongolian Script

NEAR Member Tour Shimane Prefecture - The Land of Gods

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Iwami Kagura: Iwami Kagura is one of several types of kagura (literally, god-entertainment), a ceremonial dance whose roots can be found in shamanic possession rites originally performed by priests. Iwami is the name of a former province that today forms the western part of Shimane Prefecture (NEAR Member Tour Shimane Prefecture, page 21)

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NEAR is...an international organization founded in Sept. 1996 in Gyeongju, South Korea by 29 regional governments in four Northeast Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Japan, Russia.Since the adoption of the NEAR Charter based on mutual prosperity, NEAR has carried out extensive exchange and cooperation projects in various fields ranging from economy and trade, education & cultural exchanges, environment, disaster prevention, cross-border cooperation, science & technology, ocean & fisheries to tourism. Today, with the participation of North Korea and Mongolia and the accession of new member governments, NEAR encompasses 70 member regions in six countries as an organization representing Northeast Asia dedicated to regional diplomacy & cooperation.

NEAR is open to all. Any local government located in the Northeast Asian region sharing the founding purpose of NEAR can join us through the NEAR General Assembly.


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Cooperation in Northeast Asia: Overcome Risks and Enhance the Potential

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The term Pan-Japan Sea Region (Pan-East Sea Region) started to be used in the academic circle of Japan in the 1960s, while the concept of Northeast Asia as a region was officially proposed by Chinese scholars in the 1980s. Since then, for the following 30 years, theories on cooperation potential within Northeast Asia have turned into reality. Cooperation of various fields and at different levels demonstrated by Northeast Asian countries have resulted in ever-increasing influence and remarkable growth of the region, grabbing the attention of the world. Moreover, as the international landscape undergoes profound changes with growing uncertainty and complexity, the solid foundation for cooperation has come even more to the forefront. However, Northeast Asia has faced various challenges and risks as well from within and outside as each country is looking for a breakthrough to address such uncertainties and elevate its potential.

Northeast Asia has the largest growth potential with significant influence in terms of area, population, GDP, trade, investment and etc., encompassing the worlds leading developed and developing countries as well as BRICS members, such as China, Russia, Japan and Korea. It is not easy to imagine that the robust cooperation among them may someday lead to the biggest economic bloc surpassing even NAFTA and EU. However, we have still a long path to go and would enounter many risks and difficulties to realize such practical regional cooperation.

For instance, trade blocs such as TPP, also known as the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement may become one of the risk factors by putting pressure on cooperation in Northeast Asia and reducing the importance of the region. Furthermore, new security threats such as nuclear proliferation, terrorism and natural disasters have emerged as a new challenge for cooperation between regional countries. On the path toward development and peace, we rather face uncertainties such as the nuclear crisis of North Korea and weakening reciprocal relations between China and Japan, which can be solved only through acknowledging difference and leveraging the interdependence.

For now, it is hard to expect perfect cooperation in Northeast Asia. In order to overcome our challenges, we need to build a well-functioning collaboration system, deepen mutual understanding by growing in knowledge of history and humanities and foster soft power through multi-faceted efforts. At the same time, the opening-up and cooperation between local governments should be brought to a higher level as well. Each country in Northeast Asia should accelerate its efforts to bring about substantial cooperation in various fields, at different levels and through varied approaches.

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The 2nd Sub-Committee on Ocean and Fishery Held in Shandong

The Sub-Committee on Ocean and Fishery was held on 15-18 September in Yantai City, Shandong Province. As one of its projects, the forum on Scientific Utilization of Marine Resources was organized, joined by public officials representing member regions from China, Korea and Mongolia, marine experts and the press.

The forum consisted of two parts: The first session was graced by VIPS including Shandong Vice Governor Jia Wanzhi and Secretary General Jae-Hyo Kim with congratulatory remarks and the keynote speech. In the second session, world-renowned ocean experts gave presentations on marine-related issues such as The Development of Seawater Utilization in China (Gao Congjie, member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering), the Marine Ranching Program In Korea (Dr. Myoung Jung-Goo, Korea Ocean Research & Development Institute) among many others.

Based on the proposal by Shandong province back in the 7th General Assembly in Shandong, the Sub-Committee on Ocean and Fishery was established in November 2009 in Qingdao City.

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The 3rd Sub-Committee on Science & Technology will be held on 26-28 Oct. in Suwon City, Gyeonggi-do Province, Korea, under the theme of How to Foster Development of Innovation Clusters in Northeast Asia. Participants will be able to get insights from top-notch experts on the organization and operation of innovation clusters as well as practical information on best practices in China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia and Russia. Also, discussions will be conducted on how to promote cooperation among Northeast Asian regions for industrial innovation through clusters.

Meanwhile, taking this chance to find international cooperation partners, the Gyeonggi Institute of Science & Technology Promotion (GISTP), a scientific think tank of Gyeonggi-do is seeking MOUs with science-promotion organizations or science & technology research institutes from Northeast Asian member regions participating in the Sub-Committee. GISTP is dedicated to planning and evaluation of science and technology policies and projects, supporting industry-academia-research institute cooperation and promoting bio-industry development of Gyeonggi-do.

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The 10th Sub-Committee on Environment is Taking Place on 8-11 Nov.

Toyama Prefecture, Japan is hosting the 10th Sub-Committee on Environment on 8-11 Nov., where the development status and implementation results of various projects proposed in the previous meetings will be reported and new environmental protection measures will be prepared.

When: 8-11 November, 2011 (Plenary session on 9th; Joint-research meeting on washed-up driftage on 10th)

Where: Canal Park Hotel Toyama (T. +81-76-432-2000, http://www.oarks.co.jp/canal) Agenda (TBC): 1) Environmental phenomenon and challenges of NEAR regions

2) Activity Report of the Sub-Committee on Environment 3) Implementation status report of individual projects 4) Election of the next Coordinator region 5) Adoption of the Activity Plan 2012

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Survey Conducted on NEAR Membership FeeThe Secretariat conducted survey on the introduction of NEAR membership fee by

stages based on the common understanding developed through repeated discussions among member regions on its necessity and the decision of the 8th Working Committee in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in July to agree with the introduction in principle. The survey aims to improve the existing proposal (draft) on membership categories and annual dues.

Along with a questionnaire and documents for reference on country indices and dues for each category of member, NEAR regions were reminded of the progress status, points of discussions and the proposal submitted to the 8th Working Committee concerning this matter.

The analysis and the final proposal based on members replies will be circulated ahead of its submission to the 9th General Assembly in 2012.

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Delegation of Fukuoka Prefectural Univ. Visited the Secretariat

On 21 September, a delegation from the Fukuoka Prefectural Univ. (Japan) composed of six students led by Professor Masataka Okamoto and Dr. Eun-Ae Kim visited the NEAR Secretariat as part of a social research practicum. Following their meeting with Mayor Seong-Ho Park of Pohang City (Korea) under the topic of exchanges among local authorities (Pohang recently seconded all of the city government officials to Fukuoka for training), they visited the Secretariat to discuss exchange and cooperation activities among Northeast Asian regional governments.

Introducing NEAR to the young people, Secretary General Kim asked the delegation to encourage Fukuokas entry to NEAR, while Professor Okamoto asked about the advantage of joining the membership, expressing his will to promote NEAR to the prefectural government at the earliest opportunity.

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The NEAR International Forum 2011 and the Executive Meeting of NEAR Sub-Committees Upcoming in Seoul

The NEAR International Forum 2011 is being organized by the Secretariat from 31 Oct. to 2 Nov. in Seoul, Korea under the theme, Transformation of Northeast Asia in the 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects in the 2010s. The objective is to analyze the geopolitical advantages, resources, technologies and consumer markets of the NEAR regions and map out measures to strengthen cooperation in effectively utilizing them. The forum will serve to reaffirm the potential of Northeast Asia, enhance the sense of community and create a common ground for an inclusive, win-win growth among NEAR members. This forum will also be graced by the presence of a European delegation representing the member regions of AER (Assembly of European Regions) led by AER President Michle Sabban.

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Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region - China The 2nd Ningxia International Marathon Successfully Held in Wuzhong

The 2nd Shenning (Shenhua Ningxia Coal Group) Cup Ningxia International Marathon & point race of National Half-Marathon opened on September 18 in Wuzhong City-the Muslim town with lingering charm of water, participated by 92 athletes from 8 countries, including China, Kenya, Ethiopia, Morocco, Japan, Iran, Britain and Malaysia, 721 amateurs from 11 countries and 17 provinces of China and 25,000 marathon buffs.

Under the theme of Yellow River Gold Bank Marathon, Passions across New Wuzhong, the marathon was co-sponsored by the Chinese Athletics Association and the Peoples Governments of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region with a substantial improvement in both scale and size. Chinese professional runners will have chance to gain some points in the half marathon, which will pave the way for him/her to take part in higher-level marathons.

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Half marathoners sprint at the starting line of the 2nd Ningxia International Marathon (http://sports.sohu.com/20110917/n319681761.shtml)

31 Oct.(Mon.) Registration, Welcoming dinner NEAR Executive Meeting of Sub-Committees

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International Forum Session 1: Energy Investment in Northeast Asia

Session 1 takes a look at the current energy policies, investment trend and conditions, and joint development of resources in Northeast Asia. It discusses how to promote investments and energy cooperation within NEA and study the role of regional governments at the sub-national level in such efforts.

Session 2: Logistics Cooperation for Coexistence in Northeast Asia Duplicative, excessive investments in individual logistics development projects, inefficient logistics management system among other various legislative, institutional and technical barriers remain obstacles to closer economic cooperation. Session 2 discusses how to establish efficient distribution system to enhance economic cooperation in NEA.

Session 3: Environmental Cooperation among NEA Regions Session 3 shares best practices and models in developing environmental policies and cooperation among regional governments as NEA faces its own environmental problems, including acid rain, yellow-dust storms, loss of ecological resources and desertification.

Closing Session: Summary and Conclusion

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Henan Province - China Opening-up for Cooperat ion and Innovat ion for Development

As industry transfer both at home and abroad speeding up and the construction of the Central China Economic Zone in full swing, the Henan Cooperation and Communication Fair for Undertaking Industrial and Technological Transfer 2011 was ceremoniously held on 26 August in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. More than 10, 000 investors from 60 countries and regions attended the fair with over 301.8 billion contract volume (327 contracts) concluded, among which large-scale projects (over RMB 1 billion) accounted for 76.5 percent in the area of renewable energy, IT, high-end business, modern logistics and cultural tourism and etc.

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Aomori Prefecture - JapanAomori Seeks World Heritage Listing for Sannai Maruyama

The Sannai Maruyama archaeological site is known for the discovery of large settlements dating from the early to mid-Jomon era (approximately 4,000 to 5,500 years ago). Sannai Maruyama, together with similar sites in Hokkaido, Iwate and Akita prefectures, is currently under consideration to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is easily visited in combination with nearby Aomori Museum of Art, which was designed in a style that imitates the excavation site.

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Hyogo Prefecture - JapanDid You Hear about the B-class Gourmet Festival B-1 Grand Prix in Himeji?

The B-1 Grand Prix in Himeji festival is taking place on 12-13 Nov. in Himeji City, gathering B-class gourmet food (which is the Japanese term for inexpensive, casual, yet delicious food that is popular among the locals) from all across Japan. More than 63 organizations will enter into the contest, which is designed to boost local economy by introducing local popular cuisines.

Hyogo Pref. is participating with Himeji Oden (fish sausage), Takasago Nikuten (pancakes) and Akashi egg ball, while Shizuoka with Fujinomiya Yakisoba (buckwheat noodles) and Yamanashi with Kohu Torimotsuni (chicken gut stew) among many others. Visitors try the food and vote to decide which B-class gourmet is the best!

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Gwangju Metropolitan City - Korea Gwangju Design Biennale 2011: Design is Design is Not Design

The 4th Gwangju Design Biennale was successfully held on 2 Sept- 23 Oct in Gwangju Metropolitan City, Korea. More than 130 artists and 70 companies from 44 countries participated under the title of (Design is Design is Not Design) inspired by the first words of Do Duk Kyeong (Tao Te Ching, ) the way that is the way is not always the way. Under the co-direction of Korean architect Seung H-Sang and Chinese artist and architectural designer Ai Weiwei, it served a laboratory that explores the dynamic of design that is placed and un-placed, design that is named and un-named, and the communities that are woven through these relations. In particular, the urban folly project,* one of the leading features of the exhibition is expected to be exported to Turkey, France and Spain. Founded in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Gwangju Biennale, the Gwangju Design Biennale is held in every odd year.

* Urban Folly: From the viewpoint that architecture is considered as a part of highly interrelated urban structure, the theme urban folly were examined by constructing a network of 10 small-scale architectural installation along the path of the old city wall of Gwangju to help revitalize the old city center and link between the public and the city.

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Gyeongsangbuk-do Province - Korea Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2011

The Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2011 was held in the historical city of Gyeongju for 60 days from 11 August to 10 Oct. This year, visitors from 47 countries gathered under the theme A Story of Millennium-Love, Light, and Nature to enjoy dynamic performances and shows, including World Dance Festival, B-Boy Festival, Gyeongju Tower Multimedia Show, World Folklore Puppet Exhibition, World Buddhism Culture Festival and many others.

The Gyeongju World Culture Expo was organized four times in Gyeongju in 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2007 and once in Ankor, Cambodia. The next one will be organized in Istanbul, Turkey in 2013.

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Gyeongsangnam-do Province - KoreaGlobal Efforts to Fight Desertification Kick Off in Gyeongsangnam-do

The 10th General Meeting for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP10), one of the three Rio conventions to fight deforestation, desertification and mitigate the effects of drought was held on 10-21 Oct. in Changwon City, Gyeongsangnam-do Province. The first General Meeting ever held in Asia was visited by over 100,000 people, including senior officials representing 194 countries, representatives of international organizations and inter-governmental bodies, and delegates from NGOs and observer nations. The conference was composed of regular sessions as well as side events such as Desertification and Forest Photo Exhibition and International Forest Fair.

Today, 41.3% of the global terrestrial area is affected by desertification and 1/3 of the global population live within the area. As desertification emerged as a global issue of urgency inseparable from social problems such as poverty, Gyeongsangnam-do has carried out desertification prevention projects in cooperation with NGOs to mitigate the impact of

yellow-dust storms in China and Mongolia. Also it plans to launch a tree planting campaign for carbon- neutral environment together with private organizations.

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Darkhan-Uul Province - MongoliaThe 4th Mongolia Open International Woodball Championship 2011

The 4th Mongolia Open International Woodball Championship 2011 was held on 16-18 Sept, hosted by Mongolian Woodball Federation and Darkhan City Woodball Federation. More than 140 players from Russia, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, Germany and Mongolia participated in the championships. A total of 57 medals were awarded, with the gold, silver and bronze medals going each to the Univ. Of Technical Sciences, the State Univ. of Agriculture and the College of Sports of Darkhan Uul Province.

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Tomsk Region - RussiaTomsk Special Economic Zone and Ulsan Technopark Sign MOU

The Ulsan Technopark in Ulsan Metropolitan City, S. Korea and the Special Economic Zone Tomsk signed a memorandum of understanding to promote business development and cooperation by pursuing information exchange and mutual benefit.

Priority projects include building a communication channel between local companies, organizing joint seminars and events and providing technical consulting.

Also, both parties came to an agreement to provide consulting assistance on national and regional laws which regulates business activities, including tax-, customs-, patent regulations and etc.

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Orkhon Province - Mongolia "Erdenet" Participated in the "World Dance Festival"

The Orkhon traditional dance troupe Erdenet participated in the World Dance Festival of the Gyeongju World Culture Expo 2011 which was held in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Korea. For seven days from 19th to 26th of August, Erdenets folklore performance was warmly admired by the audience with the dynamic movements depicting nomadic life and the ear-catching melody of the horse-head fiddle. After watching a performance Secretary General Kim came to the backstage to encourage the artists. Erdenet also performed on the stage of IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011 held in the same period in Daegu Metropolitan City, Korea.

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Krasnoyarsk Territory - RussiaAgro-industrial Forum Siberia

Siberia Agro-Forum will be held on 9-11 Nov. in Krasnoyarsk city over an exhibition area of 4.5 Small businesses in food and pharmaceutical processing industry, crop production, and cattle breeding will be the main sectors of the Forum. In 2009, over 150 companies from across Russia and over 8,500 participants took part in the Agro-Forum. Contact: T. +7-391-228-8407, 228-8605 E-mail: [email protected]

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Northwest Pacific Region Environmental Cooperation Center T. +81-76-445-1571 F. +81-76-445-1581E-mail: [email protected]

Foreign Affairs Office, Heilongjiang Gov. T. +86-451-53605119F. +86-451-53638929E-mail: [email protected]

Dept. of New Industry, Hyogo Prefectural Gov.T. +81-78-362-9189F. +81-78-362-4466http://www.kobemesse.com

APN Secretariat T. +81-78-230-8017F. +81-78-230-8018http://www.apn.gr.jp

Division of Fisheries Promotion, Busan Metropolitan City Gov.T. +82-51-888-3325EXCO Exhibition TeamT. +82-53-601-5065F. +82-53-601-5079http://www.kortex.or.kr

Dept. of Intl Trade, Gyeongnam Provincial Gov.T. +82-55-211-3154

Dept. of Development Policy, Khuvsgul Provincial Gov.T. +976-0138223283, 0138221184F. +976-0138223283E.mail: [email protected]

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Korea Intl Textile Machinery Exhibition 2011

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Throughout history, a variety of scripts were used by Mongolian people, including Khitan, Phags-pa, Tod, Soyombo, Vagindra, Latin and etc. Among them, Phags-pa, Soyombo, Cyrillic scripts and the traditional Mongolian alphabet have been the most leading writing systems of Mongolia.

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adapted the Uyghur alphabet to write Mongol. Its most salient feature is its vertical direction; it is the only vertical script that is written from left to right. With political democratization and Mongolian nationalism, the government promoted the use of the alphabet by teaching it in elementary schools. However, this campaign was not very successful, because the script is not easy to computerize, not as much perfect fit

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for the Mongolian language as the Cyrillic alphabet and because the Cyrillic alphabet was already widely used among the public. Though not used as an official script, training courses are included in the curriculums of some elementary schools and universities.

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alphabet plus the letters, and YY. It was introduced in 1946 after the communist revolution and has been in use as the official writing system of Mongolia ever since.

Though the official writing system is the Cyrillic script today, the traditional Mongolian alphabet is still important for Mongol studies. As it was adopted by Genghis Khan as the national script, there are many old scriptures, epitaphs, and translations of the literature from civilized countries written in the alphabet. One of the oldest heritages is Genghis Khan's stele, which is inscribed around 1225 and is now at the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia.

Recently, exhibitions are held every year to introduce and spread the use of the old Mongolian script to

the public. In particular, Mongolian scholars and artists have learnt, studied and developed calligraphy and organized international exhibitions to publicize its excellence. Beautiful poetry or oriental philosopy written in the old script often turns into an elegant artwork. The calligraphic writings are also used for signitures, stamps or commercial advertisings.

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2. Light of KnowledgeThe seven stanzas written by Mongolian linguistic scholar Rinchin Byamba Yonshyobu (1905~1977) on

Mongolian language in the past, present and future were written in the Mongolian calligraphic style symbolizing the future prosperity of the Mongolian culture and literature. The following lines were written in the form of the sun:

Melodious Mongolian language which sounds pleasantIs the great heritage of our brave ancestorsI admire and enjoy its melodious and rich languageAnd I praise our bright people, whenever I hear it...

The calligrapher's name seal was affixed and his signature was signed below left.

3. Loving is... Loving is giving life to somebody...: To tender and care the beauty and love of a woman and to give

her physical and mental encouragement for all her life and to know, feel and understand the great world of love are to respect the precious human body.

The work was decorated with a flower seal to mean May love flourish.

4. Mori-HorseThe word Horse was described by coarse brush line by its special form of writing.

Mori-Horse

Calligrapher Batbayar at an international exhibition of Mongolian calligraphy

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The central tower (or main keep) at the Matsue Castle in the Sanin region

Shimane Prefecture - "The Land of Gods"

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Dear friends!I am Mizoguchi Zembee, the Governor of Shimane Prefecture and delighted to introduce our Prefecture to you.

On 29 July - 3 August, The Northeast Asia Wings of Exchange in Shimane 2011 was held in Shimane and I wish to thank the NEAR Secretariat and many other colleagues for their considerable help.

The project is a youth exchange program which has been running since 2002. We hope that the participants of this project will play an important role in strengthening regional networks in Northeast Asia based on the knowledge and experience attained through this program.

Shimane Prefecture is rich in natural, cultural and historical resources. Among them are: Matsue castle, which celebrates its 400th anniversary; Izumo Grand Shrine Temple housing the match-making god; World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine; Tsuwano Town called a small Kyoto of Sanin; Oki islands, Sanbe Mountains and many others.

The year 2012 marks the 1300 anniversary of the compilation of the Kojiki, the oldest extant chronicle of Japan, which features many myths from Shimane, such as the extermination of the Yamatonoorochi (the eight-tailed serpent) by Susanoo, and the transfer of the land by Okuninushi (Master of the Great Land). Meanwhile, in 2013, the Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine will have an event that only happens once every 60 years, when the resident deity, or kami, is installed into a newly rebuilt shrine.

I hope you come to Shimane and discover its charms and archaic energy for yourself!

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OvrviewShimane Prefecture is located in the northern part of the Chugoku region, bordering

with Tottori Prefecture to the east, Yamaguchi Prefecture to the west and Hiroshima

Prefecture to the south, and facing onto the East Sea (Japan Sea) to the north. Between

40 and 80 kilometers north of the Shimane coastline are the Oki Islands. The

population today is approx. 710,000, but has seen steady decline due to the outflow of

people to highly-developed industrial areas.

TransportThere are three airports in Shimane Prefecture, located in Izumo, Hagi & Iwami, and Oki.

Access is also available from Tottori Prefectures Yonago Airport, located in proximity to

Shimanes eastern border. They receive regular flights from major cities of Japan.

Shimane and the WorldShimane Prefecture has promoted international exchange centered on the Northeast

Asian region. It has ties of friendship with Gyeongsangbuk-do Province in Korea, Ningxia

Hui Autonomous Region and Jilin Province in China and Primorsky Territory in Russia.

Also, Shimane has made efforts to deepen understanding of various cultures and

viewpoints among local citizens aimed at creating a multicultural society where everyone,

regardless of nationality, culture or race, coexists in harmony.

ArtsSekishu-Banshi, papermaking in the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture is inscribed

on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Meanwhile, most of the iron production using the tatara method, which started in 6th

century in Japan, was done in the Okuizumo region of Shimane. By the end of the Edo

period, over 80 percent of iron was produced in this method.

Izumo Grand Shrine Temple housing the match-making god: The braided rice straw rope is called Shimenawa, believed to act as a ward against evil spirits.

Every winter, whistling Swans or Cygnus columbianus migrate to Yasugi City.

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Rakanji temple is set in a cave in the mountainside. Graceful stone bridges

arch over the Ginzan River, giving access to the caves where 500 stone statues of Buddhist arhats were placed to appease and commemorate the

spirits of dead miners.

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TourismIn 2012, in commemoration of the 1300th anniversary of the Koshiki, Japans oldest

history book, the Japan Myth Expoin Shimane is taking place to introduce the

attractions the pre fecture. Moreover, various events and activities will be prepared

under the campaign titled Shimane, the Country of Gods-the 1300th Anniversary of

the Kojiki to encourage tourism and international exchange.

World HeritageIwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape in Ota City, situated at the

center of Shimane Prefecture, had contributed to exchange of values between East and

West by achieving the large-scale production of high quality silver through the

development of the Asian cupellation techniques. In 2007, Iwami Silver Mine was

registered on the world heritage list by UNESCO.

The traditional folk dance danced with Yasugi Bushi called Dojou Sukui (Loach Catching Dance) (Yasugi Bushi is a local folk song of Yasugi Region of Shimane prefecture)

121 The Horan Enya boat festival is held every 12 years in Matsue city in hopes for a good harvest. The object of worship from Inari Jinja Shrine is carried on a boat.

A lunch made of local specialties of Shimane Prefecture



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