松江市
alternative words: Matsueshi city, Matsueshi, Matsue-shi, Matsue
keywords:
town
related topics:
Shimane Prefecture
related web sites:
http://www.web-sanin.co.jp/matsue/matsue.htm
explanation: Capital of Shimane Prefecture, located on the shore of Lake Shinji.It has developed as a castle townduring Edo Period. Greek born English writer, Lafcadio Hearn, alias Koizumi Yakumo stayed there as an English teacher. There are few industries excepting for traditional crafts and electric appliances. Its population is about 140,000.