Some other symbols commonly associated with Matsue are the sunset at
Lake Shinji and
Matsue Castle. Because Matsue Castle is nicknamed Chidori-jo, or “Plover Castle,” plover bird symbols are used frequently. Items related to En-musubi (matchmaking or fate-binding) are also commonly found throughout the city, such as red (or pink) and white ribbons tied together, or shijimi clam shells. Not only are
shijimi clams a famous product from Lake Shinji, but each pair of shells forms a perfect, unique match. [More info about En-musubi in
Culture]
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