Shimane Prefecture, the Coordinator of the Sub-Committee on Educational & Cultural Exchange, held “Northeast Asia Wings of Exchange in Shimane 2012” between August 3-8 to enhance mutual understanding and cultural exchange between young people from Northeast Asian countries. Thirty people from 7 member regions in 4 countries participated (2 Chinese, 1 Japanese, 2 Korean and 2 Russian member regions). Participants had a meaningful time, enhancing mutual understanding and deepening cultural exchange with the locals through various programs such as homestay, experiencing traditional culture, and discussions about environmental issues.