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Shimane

Shimane

Japanese prefecture
Shimane is a mountainous, sparsely populated coastal prefecture in the western part of Japan's Honshu Island. The capital, Matsue, is set on Lake Shinji. It's home to 17th-century Matsue Castle, with hilltop views. Along the castle’s moat, Shiomi...
Area: 2,590 mi²
Population: 665,205 (Feb 1, 2021)
Capital: Matsue
Mascot: Shimanekko
Bird: Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Fish: Flying Fish