Knowra Mie Prefecture Mie Prefecture Mie Prefecture is a prefecture in central Japan on the Pacific coast of Honshu. It is known for Ise Grand Shrine and landscapes ranging from coastal bays to mountains.
Ise Grand Shrine : A Shinto shrine complex in Ise, Japan, traditionally regarded as the most sacred site in Shinto. The shrine is Mie's best-known religious and cultural landmark.
Matsusaka beef : A highly marbled beef from Japanese Black cattle raised under strict standards in and around Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture. The regional brand links Mie's cattle farms with its culinary reputation.
Ise Province : A historical province of Japan that covered much of present-day Mie Prefecture. Its territory forms the historical core of modern Mie.
Ise Bay : A bay on Japan's Pacific coast bordered by Aichi and Mie prefectures. Its shores form Mie's northeastern coast and link the prefecture to Nagoya.
Ise-Shima National Park : A national park in Mie Prefecture encompassing the Shima Peninsula, coastal islands, forests, and Ise Grand Shrine. It protects the bays and landscapes that define Mie's eastern coast.
Iga ware : Japanese pottery traditionally made in Iga, Mie Prefecture, with distinctive clay bodies and kiln effects. This ceramic tradition reflects the materials and craft history of inland Mie.
Iga Province : A historical province in central Japan, now largely within Mie Prefecture. Iga's distinct inland history shaped the prefecture's western region.
Shima Peninsula : A peninsula in eastern Mie Prefecture extending into the Pacific Ocean. Its indented coastline and islands give Mie much of its distinctive coastal scenery.
Ama divers : Traditional Japanese women divers who free-dive for seafood, including abalone and shellfish. Ama communities have long worked along Mie's Shima Peninsula coast.
Akafuku : A Japanese confectionery company founded in Ise, best known for rice cakes topped with sweet red bean paste. Its signature sweet is closely associated with visits to Ise Grand Shrine.
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