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Unlike ornamental art pieces, everyday items exist whose beauty is realized through their continuous use. These are objects of functional beauty, created by artisans who love the materials and consider users. Why not welcome Mie Prefecture’s functional aesthetics, nurtured by rich nature, the skill of local artisans, and those simply living their daily lives with care and attention, into your life today
READ MORENestled in the southern part of Mie Prefecture lies Yoshino-Kumano National Park, a sprawling natural wonder that encompasses mountains, rivers, and coastlines. Known for its diverse landscapes, the park includes the Osugidani Valley in the north, recognized as one of Japan’s three most beautiful valleys and a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
READ MORESake, born from the land’s specific climate, soil, and water and masterfully crafted, has carried with it the advanced method of multiple parallel fermentation—that is, simultaneous alcohol fermentation and saccharification—from generation to generation.
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The Aesthetics of Utility in Mie: Functional Beauty for Everyday Life
Unlike ornamental art pieces, everyday items exist whose beauty is realized through their continuous use. These are objects of functional beauty, created by artisans who love the materials and consider users. Why not welcome Mie Prefecture’s functional aesthetics, nurtured by rich nature, the skill of local artisans, and those simply living their daily lives with care and attention, into your life today
Journey Through the Kii Peninsula: Where Timeless Nature Meets Ancient History
Nestled in the southern part of Mie Prefecture lies Yoshino-Kumano National Park, a sprawling natural wonder that encompasses mountains, rivers, and coastlines. Known for its diverse landscapes, the park includes the Osugidani Valley in the north, recognized as one of Japan’s three most beautiful valleys and a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Sake: Mie’s Pride and Vintage Charm
Sake, born from the land’s specific climate, soil, and water and masterfully crafted, has carried with it the advanced method of multiple parallel fermentation—that is, simultaneous alcohol fermentation and saccharification—from generation to generation.
Unleashing Umami: Japanese Dashi and Mie’s Gourmet Delights
“Umami” isn’t just a sensation; it’s the fifth basic taste component, alongside sweetness, sourness, saltiness, and bitterness. First discovered in dashi (broth) by Japanese scientists, it was found that our tongues have specific receptors to detect the umami component in foods.
Embark on a Shinobi Experience in Iga, the Birthplace of Ninjas: See, Listen, Feel—A Journey to Discover Your Inner Ninja
In movies, dramas, and anime, shinobi, or ninjas, are depicted as shadowy heroes with superhuman physical abilities. Once very real figures in Japan, how did ninjas become ninjas? And what was their purpose? Mie Prefecture’s Iga region and Shiga Prefecture’s Koka region are considered the birthplace of these covert agents and are home to numerous historical sites and legends about them.
Exploring Ise-Shima National Park: Where Nature, Human Activities, and Mythology Coexist
Ise-Shima National Park encompasses the Shima Peninsula in central Mie Prefecture and its surrounding areas. This vast expanse of green space, covering about 60,000 hectares, includes the inland area centered around Ise Jingu Shrine and the evergreen broadleaf forest behind it, as well as a stretch of countless small inlets and capes along the rias coast.
All Roads Lead to Ise: Following the Path of the Ise Pilgrimage, Edo Japan’s Foremost Prayer Route
The origins of Ise Jingu date back 2,000 years. Affectionately called “O-Ise-san,” the official name of Ise Jingu is simply “Jingu.” It is comprised of the Kotaijingu (Naiku), which enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and ancestral deity of the Japanese people; and Toyoukedaijingu (Geku), dedicated to Toyouke no Omikami, the deity responsible for Amaterasu Omikami’s meals and guardian of various industries such as food, clothing, and shelter.
Immerse into the Wonderful Ama Culture in Toba
Recently I’ve finally been able to visit one of the locations on my bucket list, so as to be able to experience the “ama” culture. Immersing into the ama culture, the wonderful world of Japan’s Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties, it was a truly unforgettable experience. Written by John Ng With a coastline that stretches […]
Authentic Japanese Experiences in Mie
Located in the Kinki region of mid-western Honshu, Japan’s main island, Mie Prefecture is a cultural heartland, home to the revered Ise-Jingu Shrine. It’s a hub where authentic Japanese culture, shaped over centuries, thrives amidst natural abundance. Journey to Mie to experience Japan’s elegance, rooted in the richness of its sea and mountains and the […]
A Culinary Journey Through Mie Prefecture
Mie Prefecture is located in the Kinki region in the central-western part of Japan’s main island, Honshu. The prefecture covers a significant distance from north to south, meaning each part of Mie has its own climate and varying conditions. Some regions get snow in winter, while those along the coast enjoy mild temperatures. Mie has […]