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Mie

Mie Prefecture is home to Japan’s most sacred shrine, Ise Jingu, revered for its spiritual significance. Discover the rich history of ninja culture in Iga Ueno, explore the scenic Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes, and relax at beautiful beaches like Shichiri Mihama. Mie’s culinary highlights include Matsusaka beef and fresh seafood from the surrounding waters.
11 mins

Time Travel Through Japan: Exploring 5 Historic Edo Towns

An era of peace and prosperity, the Edo Period saw the emergence of post towns, towns that are located along…
13 September 2024
6 mins

5 Amazing Ume Spots to View Plum Blossoms!

Ume (梅) blossoms, or plum blossoms, may not have the same international reputation as their sakura counterparts, but are certainly…
17 February 2023
16 mins

Riding Japan’s Fastest Shinkansen: 500km/h on the Yamanashi Maglev Test Track

At the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Centre, go on a 500km/h ride on the fastest shinkansen ever! JR Central has…
14 June 2022
22 mins

A Peek at Japan’s Most Luxurious Trains

Find out more about Japan’s most luxurious trains, which range from overnight cruise trains to sightseeing trains to speedy bullet…
12 October 2021
9 mins

Summer in Ise: Grand Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival

If you have watched the anime movie “Fireworks” and have this irresistible urge to experience a matsuri in real life,…
25 January 2021
6 mins

Beautiful Panoramic Kayak Experience in Mie’s Ago Bay

Go kayaking in Mie’s Ago Bay, and discover the scenic sights it has to offer!…
30 December 2020
8 mins

A Quest for Hot Springs via Kumano’s Torokko Train

Head on to Kumano City and take a trip on the torokko train into the mountains of Mie!…
22 December 2020
6 mins

Japan Local Railway: Sangi Railway Adventure

Take a ride on the Sangi Railway, a local railway line in Mie Prefecture which passes through beautiful mountain scenery…
9 December 2020
4 mins

4 Unique Places to “Dive” into in Toba, Mie’s Coastal City

Let’s go beyond the surface and dive deeper into the coastal city of Toba, where the divers are all ladies,…
8 December 2020
5 mins

Relax and Rejuvenate in Mie Prefecture’s Remote Countryside

Looking to wind down and relax in Japan’s countryside? Look no further than the village of Misugi in Mie Prefecture,…
29 September 2020
10 mins

Ise: The Land of Gods, Myths, and Udon

Located on the eastern tip of Mie Prefecture, along the Kii Peninsula, Ise has long since been called Japan’s “holy…
15 September 2020
5 mins

Shrine Visiting 101: Must-Know Manners and 3 Must-Visit Shrines in Kansai

Learn about the basic manners and etiquette for shrine visiting in Japan, and check out 3 must-visit shrines in the…
10 September 2020
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