Culture Enjoy Toba: More Than Just a Seaside Retreat Veronica Carnevale Blessed with vivid blue seas and lush greenery, Toba is a coastal city located in Ise Shima National Park in eastern Mie Prefe..
Sohei Festival 2026 Early Oct Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October at..
Mount Miune Rime Ice Festival 2027 Mid Jan - Mid Feb Rime ice is a natural phenomenon that occurs when supercooled water droplets freeze upon contact with surfaces, creating delicate..
Food Kuwana Craft Beer Hour 2026 Early Jun The Kuwana Craft Beer Hour event is designed to appeal to casual sippers and connoisseurs alike, with breweries from both inside..
Culture Harvest Your Own Pearls Bryan Baier The Pearl Miki in Ise-Shima City in Japan's Mie Prefecture offers a pearl harvesting experience at a near-century-old pearl..
Activities Waterfall Hike and Meditation with Ancient Roots Alena Eckelmann Combining nature appreciation with spiritual experiences on your holiday is emerging as a post-Corona trend. Visitors to Japan..
Activities Miyagawa Tsutsumi Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström From around late March to early April each year, Mie's Miyagawa Tsutsumi Park comes alive with the color of around 600 cherry..
Activities Mitake Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Early - Mid Apr Each year during April, the Mitake area of Mie is filled with color thanks to numerous cherry trees that line the approach to the..