Located in the western mountainous area of Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture, Misugi-cho is a small town bordering Nara Prefecture. The town is promoting “Inaka Tourism” (rural area tourism), which takes advantage of its rich nature and rural characteristics. They offer a variety of hands-on experiences such as forest therapy tour and Ise Honkaido pilgrimage walking tour, that bring visitors into contact with the people and culture of the area. Misugi Resort serves as a base for those activities.
Considering the Future of a Satoumi Intertwined with People’s Lives through Pearls Created in Ago Bay, Shima City
Ago Bay is located in the southern part of Shima City within Ise-Shima National Park. Amid the rich natural environment, aquaculture is actively conducted in its waters. Among its offerings, Ago Bay is a major product...
World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo Iseji. Nature worship and beautiful cultural landscapes existing for over a millennium continue to be passed on to future generations
The Kumano Kodo is a pilgrimage route to the three grand shrines of Kumano, known as the Kumano Sanzan, which are sacred sites with rich histories. Valuable cultural landscapes have been preserved along the Kumano Kod...
Understanding true “sustainability” as demonstrated by Ise Jingu’s 2000-year-old traditions
With a history spanning about two millennia, Ise Jingu is the font of Japanese culture and soul. Beloved by many people across Japan, the shrine is often referred to by the honorific epithet, “Oise-san.” At Ise Jingu,...
The free-diving Ama of the Toba and Shima area personify an ancient local culture characterized by a determination to coexist with the ocean, “now and forever.”
Ise-Shima is a vast national park with verdant nature and beautiful ria coastline. The area has a thriving fishing industry, particularly in the cities of Toba and Shima. Noteworthy is the tradition of ama, female div...
Telling the story of Sekijuku: a stunning, historical post town where a rich lifestyle, blessed by nature has been woven through the ages
Sekijuku, located in the city of Kameyama, Mie Prefecture, is one of the 53 post towns along the Tokaido that flourished during the Edo period (1603–1867), with its historic townscape designated an Important Preservat...
