Mie

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 […]

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 […]