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Shimane University is located in Shimane Prefecture, an area of Japan well-endowed with nature, including Lake Shinji, UNESCO Global Geopark, the Oki Islands, and Mount Sanbe. In addition, the 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, Shimane Prefecture is the only prefecture in Japan that still produces a special type of iron that is used as raw material for Japanese swords. Utilizing the foundations of this traditional ironmaking technology, Shimane Prefecture has become a significant production hub for unique steel used in industries such as aerospace. Furthermore, as Matsue City is the birth-is decidedly engaged 03the last two of which are designated as national treasures. Shimane University is an ideal place to study as students can fully experience the abundant nature and be immersed in an environment where they are able to study the traditions of Japan.place of the creator of the computer language Ruby, the IT industry is becoming more concentrated, and business exchanges with overseas IT companies are being actively executed. Shimane University in research and human resource development in collaboration with such local industries.Production and InnovationFeatures of Shimane