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大山崎山荘の紅葉が見ごろです！ Enjoy the Nature beauty at Oyamazaki Villa.

M.Y.T

12月1日

大山崎山荘の紅葉が見ごろです！ Enjoy the Nature beauty at Oyamazaki Villa.

Oyamazaki Villa is a historic building owned by the Asahi Group. It was originally built as a villa by Shotaro Kaga, a young and wealthy...

7th Anniversary Sister-City Events Complete　～姉妹都市提携７周年記念イベントが終了しました

国際交流協会島本

11月16日

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7th Anniversary Sister-City Events Complete　～姉妹都市提携７周年記念イベントが終了しました

We have finally completed a series of events commemorating the 7th anniversary of the Shimamoto-Frankfort sister-city relationship. We...

An article about Shimamoto is now in the KY State Journal! ～フランクフォート地元紙に島本の記事掲載中～

国際交流協会島本

7月21日

From Frankfort

An article about Shimamoto is now in the KY State Journal! ～フランクフォート地元紙に島本の記事掲載中～

The article about life in Shimamoto is now featured in the KY State Journal! Please check it out using the link below. One of our...

国際交流協会島本

7月7日

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本日は七夕です　Tanabata Festival

Tanabata is a Japanese festival celebrated on the evening of July 7th. During this festival, people write their wishes on colorful paper...

揚谷寺 Yokokuji ～ The Temple of Hydrangeas ～

M.Y.T

6月30日

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揚谷寺 Yokokuji ～ The Temple of Hydrangeas ～

About 15 minutes away from Shimamoto, Yokokuji, nestled in the mountains of Kyoto, is renowned for its stunning garden filled with...

“学ぼう姉妹都市” in English ～Let’s Learn About Our Sister City, Frankfort, in English!～　開催

国際交流協会島本

6月30日

Bilingual Articles

“学ぼう姉妹都市” in English ～Let’s Learn About Our Sister City, Frankfort, in English!～　開催

Let’s Learn About Our Sister City, Frankfort, in English! The very first of our OMOTENASHI events was held on June 9th. We have been...

外国人に見せたい日本の夏の風物詩 “蛍“ Old Good Japanese Scenery - Fireflies

M.I

6月30日

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外国人に見せたい日本の夏の風物詩 “蛍“ Old Good Japanese Scenery - Fireflies

This year, I was able to spot a few fireflies along the road by the Minase River. These sightings brought back fond memories of summer...

国際交流協会島本

5月19日

From KY

Rail Explorer ～レールバイクで楽しむブルーグラス

Versailles is a local city in Kentucky known for its castle, which our Goodwill ambassador, Yokoyama-san, visited. Situated approximately...

The Floral Clock in Frankfort has now bloomed!

国際交流協会島本

5月14日

From KY

The Floral Clock in Frankfort has now bloomed!

The floral clock which is colored with seasonal flowers has been loved by local people since 1961. Around the clock, there is a fountain,...

国際交流協会島本

5月12日

From KY

News from KY ～ケンタッキーニュース

One of the world's most famous derbies took place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 4th. As they celebrated their 150th...

国際交流協会島本

5月10日

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Guest from Canada ～ケビンさん

Right before Golden Week (early summer holidays), we had a guest from Canada. Sometimes, our association is asked to volunteer as guides...

Wakayama Shrine Annual Festival ～若山神社例大祭

国際交流協会島本

5月9日

協会員日記

Wakayama Shrine Annual Festival ～若山神社例大祭

Wakayama Shrine is a small yet venerable shrine located in Shimamoto. Situated in the middle of Nishi-Tenno mountain, it is said to have...

国際交流協会島本

4月28日

協会員日記

Shimamoto Music Festival～しまもと音楽フェスティバル

It was a sunny day today ☀️. To kick off Golden Week, we celebrated the annual Shimamoto Music Festival. Over 50 groups, including high...

国際交流協会島本

4月21日

ニュース

Yamabuki in Frankfort

Last weekend, we uploaded a short video of yamabuki flowers at Shiio Shrine, and Erin-san replied to it. "In Frankfort, we planted a...

国際交流協会島本

4月15日

協会員日記

島本春便り～Shimamoto Spring Note 4

Uploaded new video of Shiio-Shrine and Yamabuki (Kerria Japonica).

国際交流協会島本

4月8日

協会員日記

島本春便り～Shimamoto Spring Note 3

It was a bit misty, but a sunny day today. As you may know, spring in Japan is represented by cherry blossoms. At the beginning of April,...

国際交流協会島本

4月7日

協会員日記

島本春便り～Shimamoto Spring Note 2

Swallow family have come back to JR Shimamoto station this morning! As I didn’t find last early morning when I went to work, I think...

国際交流協会島本

4月1日

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島本春便り～Shimamoto Spring Note 1

Air becomes warm, Cherry starts to bloom.