Shimane University

Shimane University is located in an area of Japan well-endowed with nature, including Lake Shinji, UNESCO Global Geopark, the Oki Islands, and Mount Sanbe. In addition, Shimane　Prefecture has many historical and cultural assets, including Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, which is a World Heritage Site, Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, and Matsue Castle, which is a National Treasure. Living here, students may come to feel a connection with the wonderful nature, history, and culture of Japan. As such, they can devote themselves to studying and learning at Shimane University in a peaceful environment with rich and abundant nature.

With 83 athletic and 62 culture and hobby-related teams and clubs at Shimane University, over 3000 students participate in extracurricular activities. These activities provide the opportunity for the students to develop their bodies and minds, to make friends, and to respect each other in ways that would otherwise be impossible in the classroom and are thus believed to have an important role in students’ lives.