The 6 most attractive points of Mie are these!

The 6 most attractive points of Mie are these!

Local Gourmet, such as Matsusaka beef (Matsusaka Ushi), Ise-ebi (lobster), buffet-style restaurants of oyster all-you-can-eat, souvenirs such as Mikimoto Pearl known as the most high quality in the world, the superb view of the oceanfront resort and the hot springs, amusement parks where you can enjoy with your family, Ise Jingu which is a supreme shrine in Japan, and Kumano Kodo known as the world heritage; these are all located in Mie Prefecture!

Souveniers which you might want to buy.

Souveniers which you might want to buy.

Pearl is a jewery that elicits women's elegancy and neatness. 

No need to say that it is an all-round player that could be worn in many kinds of situation including the ceremonial occasions. 

It is a mysterious jewery that is made inside the body of shells. "Mikimoto Pearl Island" is the place where Mr. Yukiyoshi Mikimoto, the founder of Mikimoto Pearl, had first succeeded in pearl farming. 

The whole island is a tourist spot, as not only that the collection of antique jewery can be seen at the Pearl Museum, but also the show of Ama is held, and the power spots (sacred place) are located as well.



Related link:
>Mikimoto Pearl Island

At "Okage-Yokocho", the temple town of Ise-Jingu (shrine), you can purchase the "Manekineko", a good-luck article and a symbol of business success, as well as "Okage-inu",  the dog that went to visit Ise-Shrine instead of their sick masters who could not visit the shrine themselves, when visiting Ise Jingu was a trend during the 1700's and the 1800's. 

How about buying them for your memories of the trip? 



Related links:
>After visiting Ise Shrine, let' s go and walk in Okage-Yokocho
>Okage-Yokocho
>Oharai-Cho 

The "Ise-Kumihimo" has been familiar from the old days in Mie. 

It is a traditional craft that has been inherited from ancient times, which the silk is dyed in all kinds of colors and then intermingled to create the unique charm. 

Also, it has become very popular when it appeared in the film "Your Name". 

The traditional technique is elevated into the modern items such as straps, key-holders, and earrings.

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