Located in central Japan, Mie is renowned for its rich cultural ... one of the world’s oldest wooden structures, are key highlights. The region is a treasure trove of ancient temples, shrines ...

Zac Reynolds has lived in Japan for over 20 years, and now works for a bicycle maker in Mie Prefecture. As a crossroads on the old Tokaido Highway, Mie has a unique cultural legacy. In the post ...

About 300 weeping plum trees in the precincts of Yuki Shrine in Mie Prefecture's Tsu City are in full bloom. Visitors can surround themselves with the fragrant flowers through mid-March.

TOBA, Mie Prefecture—The number of wild finless porpoises descending on Toba Port here seems to have increased this year, a boon for both a ferry operator and picture-taking passengers.

KUWANA, Mie Prefecture—The Mie prefectural government will issue improvement instructions to organizers of the “Ageuma Shinji” (Horse jumping festival) after the event came under intense ...

KUMANO, Mie Prefecture--The famed "Shishi-iwa" (Lion rock), a lion-shaped formation on top of a cliff here appearing to be roaring at the Sea of Kumanonada, has regained its fierceness.

IGA, Mie Prefecture—A part-time farmer here has sage advice for people stuck in sticky situations where panic must be avoided: Think like a ninja. “The duty of a ninja is to survive safely ...

KUWANA, Mie Prefecture--Visitors to the Nabana No Sato resort complex here can enjoy a light show at the annual summer illumination event. Marking its fourth year, this summer’s illuminations ...

TSU -- The roof of a Western-style church near the Ise Jingu shinto shrine in Mie Prefecture is adorned with ... to the United Church of Christ in Japan. From the outside it is a mostly white ...

a unique nature experience program is underway at a park in Japan's Mie Prefecture. Ueno Forest Park in the Mie Prefecture city of Iga has been running the "Otanoshi Mori no Gakko" (fun forest ...