Activities Huffing and Puffing Up Mt Asama Arlene Bastion A hard climb up steep slopes is rewarded with a beautiful view of Ise-Shima from Mount Asama. The ascent is made interesting by..
Activities Fun in Futami Arlene Bastion Futami isn't a name on every tourist's lips. But like pearls discovered in oysters, it has a scenic sea walk, 'married..
Culture Igayaki Ceramics Class Jeanne Austry Protected in the mountains, the traditional craft of the Iga pottery can still be experienced today. Discover more about traditional..
Activities Experience Toba's Ama Diver Culture Cathy Cawood Meet Japan’s female free divers at an Osatsu Kamado ama hut in Toba, and learn about the ancient and fascinating culture of th..
Area Iga The Iga-Ueno area is considered the birthplace of the ninja. A trip to Iga, Mie prefecture, provides visitors the chance to learn about the history and customs of the ninja, as well as a host..
Culture Meeting with the Legend Jeanne Austry Do you want to learn more about ninjas ? Iga Ueno is the place to go ! An historical center of ninja clans, you can nowadays discover..
Activities Ise-Shima National Park Featured Ise-Shima National Park is a national park in Mie Prefecture. Ise Shrine, which is considered to be the most holy in all of Japan,..
Culture Wandering in Iga Ueno Jeanne Austry Wandering in Iga-Ueno city, the home of ninjas : haiku, traditional crafts, castle and sake tasting !