Visit Japan - Mie

Submitted by Suzu on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 23:56

Mie, Japan - Gotta visit em’ all!

Mie is a a marvelous prefecture located in the Kansai Region that we'll be introducing to you today.

三重県 - Mie Prefecture

how to find mie

Mie Ise Jingu

Ise Jingu is probably the most famous place in Mie. It is the most important Shinto Shrine, dedicated to 天照(Amaterasu), the Sun God. This shrine is so holy that the innermost part of the shrine, or where Amaterasu lives, is strictly restricted from the public, and only the roof of the shrine can be seen.

Ise Jingu is located in Ise, a town appropriately named 神都 (shinto), or the City of Gods as there are over 100 shrines in the area. Each of these shrines represent something, for example, the Meotoiwa, also known as the wedded rocks, is said to strengthen relationships. It is a popular destination for couples before their weddings.

Meotoiwa Meo

Ise is also home to Oharai-machi, a small, old fashioned pedestrian area with many cute shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Japanese old fashioned town

Outside of Ise, a town called Iga Ueno is a popular destination if you’re about ninjas. It is home to the Iga School for Ninjutsu, which used to be one of Japan’s best school for ninjas. Whenever I think about a Ninja school, I think about these kids:

Nintama Rantaro

Though unfortunately, this ninja school is currently not in session, there is a museum you can visit to learn about the history of ninjas, and even watch some ninja-skills demonstrations.

Ninja school in Mie

While from what I just told you, Mie may seem like an old fashioned, shrine filled, ninja roaming prefecture, it is not just that. For example, なばなの里 (Nabana no Sato) in Kuwana City is a flower themed park with miles and miles of beautiful flower displays, along with several restaurants, shops, and rides.

Mie Nabana no Sato

But again, Nabano no Sato is not just that. Though it is open all year round, many come during the winter, which may not sound like the best season to go to a flower park. But in the winter, this is what you see instead:

From October to March, the park becomes illuminated with over eight million LED lights. Each year, there is a different theme for the illuminations, and strolling through these lights is a ride you’ll surely remember.

mie park light

Mie LED illuminations

But in Japanese, there’s a saying saying, 花より団子 (hana yori dango), or dango (or food) over flowers. So what’s better than a flower? A gyoza! And what’s better than a gyoza? A big gyoza!

Mie Gyoza Advertisement

This humongous gyoza, also known as Tsu-gyoza, is a popular dish that can be found all over Tsu, the capital of Mie.

sign of Tsu Mie

Mie Tsu Gyoza

Various ingredients wrapped inside an extra large gyoza skin, fried until golden and crispy… What more can you ask for? This dish is so popular that it’s a favorite for school lunches. I’m jealous of those kids!

delicious Mie school lunch

Another food we can thank the people of Tsu is for the one and only, shrimp tempura rice ball, or 天むすおにぎり (tenmusu onigiri). Created in the 1950s by a restaurant called 千寿 (Senju), it has now become a favorite for all. I can eat ten of these!

Mie shrimp tempura

So would you visit Mie? Let us know about what you think in the comments!

Suzu's blog
Log in or register to post comments

Comments

Bayern will Cheap Soccer

Submitted by crothermbeme_7710 on Sat, 04/28/2018 - 23:12

Bayern will Cheap Soccer Jerseys Wholesale usher in the first round of the home match with Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final. Heynx attended the press conference at noon local time, Shop By National Team and he still performed relatively optimistically. For the upcoming World Cup 2018 strong opponents, Heynckes is very peaceful: "The only players who can enter the semi-finals are the top teams. Rome eliminated Barcelona. I respect Bundesliga Jerseys every team and every player. Also, he has already proved how great his career is, and we must focus on analyzing him, but to win the championship, we Other Teams need a high level of integrity. Don't forget, we still have Lewan, this guy has this season already I scored 39 goals. Then I have to ask. How can I Premier League defend him?" For Hewitt and C Ronald's La Liga exchange of news, Heinkers also said humorously: “This question is for the reporter, not us. This question (I’m not trying to get Levin to change Ronaldo ) Ligue 1 nonexistent." When talking about the Germany Teams Jerseys Champions League goal, Heynckes said bluntly: "I love football. When I do a job, I always give 100% effort. In order to reach the finals, we must Spain Teams Jerseys be both competitively and mentally. I do a good job. I have a team of outstanding players and coaches. Now everything can't go wrong, because in the France Teams Jerseys semi-finals, all four teams have a chance to compete for the championship. But now we have to pay full attention to Real Madrid Argentina Teams Jerseys." Regarding the Italy Teams Jerseys current personnel situation of the team, Heynckes said: “Alaba and Tolisol will be able to determine whether they can be in the big list tomorrow. I USA Team Jerseys will not disclose anything about the starting list before the game, about Tiago and J. Luo's arrangement will be announced Liverpool Soccer Jerseys Sale tomorrow."