Public Diplomacy

January 4, 2018

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan organized a Study Tour jointly with four municipalities of Ise-Shima area (Ise City, Shima City, Toba City and Minami-Ise Town of Mie Prefecture) for the diplomatic corps stationed in Japan from November 20 to 22. 19 diplomats from 12 countries and 1 delegation participated in the tour.

Day 1

  • (Photo 1) Ise Grand Shrine
    Ise Grand Shrine
  • (Photo 2) Ise Grand Shrine
    Ise Grand Shrine

Day 2

  • (Photo 3) Guided Walk in Toshi Island
    Guided Walk in Toshi Island
  • (Photo 4) Toshi Island's fish market
    Toshi Island's fish market
  • (Photo 5) Ama Hut Experience
    Ama Hut Experience
  • (Photo 6) Naize Shizen Village
    Naize Shizen Village
  • (Photo 7) Experience of traditional puppetry, Anori Bunraku
    Experience of traditional puppetry,
    Anori Bunraku

Day 3

  • (Photo 8) Bonito Smoke House
    Bonito Smoke House
  • (Photo 9) Pearl Village
    Pearl Village

[Reference] Places of visit

-Ise City:
Ise Grand Shrine (incl. its Inner and Outer Shrines), Oharai-machi Town (incl.Okage-Yokocho Street)
-Toba City:
Toshi Island (Guided Walk, Ama Hut Experience)
-Minami-ise Town:
Naize Shizen Village, Aisu-no-Yakata House
-Shima City:
Bonito Smoke House, Pearl Village, Ago Bay Cruise

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