Shimane’s most famous attraction, however, is undoubtedly the city of Izumo. It is said that all of Japan’s Shinto deities gather in Izumo once a year to determine what connections people will make in ...

Rin and Izumo’s initial interactions were marked by indifference and even some hostility. Izumo initially focused on her childhood friend and held some prejudices against Rin. Their relationship began ...