Mie

Timeless Tradition: How AMA Divers Coexist with the Sea
March 12, 2025  By Chisato Takahashi 

Have you heard of the word “海女” (Ama) before? Chances are you haven’t, so let me teach you! Ama refers to female divers who dive for abalone, sea urchins, etc. in the seas of Japan. I first learned about this tradition when I watched the NHK […]

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5 Foods To Eat in Mie Prefecture
March 15, 2022  By Christina 

Located in central Japan in the Kansai region of Honshu is Mie prefecture, known for natural attractions, high-grade cuisine and Shinto holy sites. Geographically, Mie has a long and vertical shape and influences from the neighboring prefectures have shaped its huge variety of foods. Each city […]

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