Reasons to Choose Japan
Life in Japan by Specific Areas
Mie
Summary
Mie Prefecture, located in the middle of Japan, is blessed with abundant nature and diverse cultures. Many tourists come to see ninjas, sea maidens and more. We are also blessed with attractive "food" such as Matsusaka beef, fresh seafood and delicious sake.
*This map does not include topographical features and island areas and does not cover the entire area of Japan.
Access
- If arriving by Shinkansen or train
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From Tokyo
Tokyo Station
2 hours 50 minutesTsu Station
Famous places / spots recommended by locals
Ise Jingu (Naiku)
The shrine consisting of 125 shrines scattered in the Ise-Shima area is called "Ise Jingu", and the inner shrine enshrines the god who is considered to be the ancestor of the imperial family. Surrounded by hundreds of years old sacred trees, it has a sacred atmosphere. The photo is taken when heads of state visited Naiku during G7 Ise-Shima Summit in 2016. You can also enjoy eating and shopping in the adjacent Oharaimachi and Okage Yokocho.
Kumano Kodo Iseji
It is a pilgrimage route that many people have taken to visit three sacred sites called "Kumano Sanzan" from Ise Jingu. It is registered as a part of the "World Heritage Site of the Road", which is rare in the world. There are various courses, and you can enjoy walking according to your physical strength while touching the ancient landscape, history and culture.
Foods recommended by locals
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Matsusaka beef
Mie Prefecture's world-class brand Wagyu beef. Matsusaka beef is characterized by its sweet and elegant aroma, healthy and high-quality fat, and mellow texture. It is recommended to eat it as sukiyaki or shabu-shabu. Although it is a high-class beef, it will be cheaper to have it in Mie prefecture, where it is produced, than in other areas.
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Rice cake sweets street
Along the way to Ise Jingu, there are many shops, as a resting place for worshipers, where offer Japanese sweets, mochi; and it is called "Mochi Kaido (Mochi Way). You can find various delicious mochi here, so it may be fun to take time to try all kinds of Mie mochi.
Climate (temperature / precipitation)
Winters (December to February) in Mie Prefecture are generally mild—warm in the coastal regions, with occasional light snowfall in the mountainous regions. While temperatures in the summer (July to September) can reach nearly 40 degrees Celsius, it is best to carry around a jacket of some sort, as temperatures can vary from region to region.
Monthly temperature/precipitation
(Source: Japan Meteorological Agency)
Cost of living
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Rent
35,649 yen
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Electricity, gas, and water costs
8,586 yen
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Ramen
(Eating out)
776 yen
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White bread (1 kg)
520 yen
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Milk (1ℓ)
246 yen
*Source
- Rent
“Housing and Land Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Average rent per month (excluding free rent) for privately rented apartments/houses (exclusively residential dwelling) with a total floor area of 29m2 or less in each prefectural capital - Electricity, gas, and water costs
“Family Income and Expenditure Survey: 2023,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Per capita expenditure calculated as the monthly average of total annual expenditures on utilities (electricity, gas, and water) per household in each prefectural capital, divided by the average number of members in each household - Eating out (Ramen) / White bread (1kg) / Milk (1ℓ)
“Retail Price Survey (Trend Survey): August 2024,” Portal Site of Official Statistics of Japan
Related links
Number of international students by country
Nepal
China
Vietnam
Total number of international students in Japan: 279,274
Total number of international students in Mie Prefecture: 1,592
Based on 2023 “Annual Survey of International Students in Japan”
List of universities in each area
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