Matsue City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. | |