By Shoji Takeda
The University of Shimane in Hamada is in Shimane prefecture, Japan. Many people even in Japan probably have not heard of the university, because there are fewer students than other universities and the university is far from center of the city. However, the university is a beautiful place. There are trees which change color dramatically with the seasons and a view of the shiny Japan sea. Visitors are moved by looking at it.
The path by the library is multi-faceted. A number of trees are planted there. The colors of the leaves are dark green in spring, summer, and crimson in autumn. When it is snowing in winter, the path become pure white. Visitors can enjoy the changing of the seasons there.
In the university, visitors can see the Japan sea from various places. If the timing is right, there is a lecture room where visitors can see sunset over the sea. I think the best place is the bench in the westernmost of the university. Visitors can see the sea even in unlikely places. It is interesting to find your favorite place.
There is a skybridge connecting the Institute for Northeast Asia Research to the Lecture Hall Building. The skybridge makes us feel wonderful. The height of skybridge is about 50 meters, and the length is about 100 meters. The skybridge walls are glass from start to end, therefore, you can see the top of the trees and the museum next the university from there. You may feel like walking in the air when you walk there.
Almost all people, even those in Hamada have not visited the university of Shimane. There are beautiful and attractive views, however. Visitors can have a glorious time there. The university is in a small city, so it has a special atmosphere. You should visit the university when you are in the neighborhood.
