The world's first cultured pearls were born in Ise-Shima in Mie Prefecture. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, Do Minh Khai from Vietnam explores the Ise-Shima area, the home of magical pearls.

ISE, Mie Prefecture--Kintetsu Railway Co. will start an irregular service allowing cyclists to bring their bicycles on trains heading to the Ise-Shima area, a popular cycling spot. The Cycle Train ...

Leaders of the Group of Seven countries have taken part in the first official event of the summit in Ise-Shima, central Japan, by visiting a centuries-old shrine there. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ...

The Japanese portfolio of luxury hotel brand Aman is full of head-turners – from the sleek, sky-brushing minimalism of Aman Tokyo, perched high above the city's electric bustle, to the hushed ...

How the worst travel day of my career turned outMoscow. May of 1971. I went on to enjoy every day of my eventual career in travel. But I never forgot this worst travel day of... Getting your share ...

Ise Shima Bunka Kaihatsu ... “By luring more visitors from both across Japan and around the world, we will be contributing to the growth of the regional economy and the creation of local ...

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