




Mie Prefecture
Mie Prefecture is located in central Japan’s Kansai region and is historically significant as the home of the Ise Grand Shrine, Shinto’s most sacred site, which has been rebuilt every 20 years since the 7th century. The prefecture is also famous for its traditional pearl cultivation in Ago Bay, pioneered by Mikimoto Kōkichi in the late 19th century, and its historic ninja roots in the Iga region.
Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture, located in central Japan, is historically significant as the heart of the powerful Owari Domain and the birthplace of the Three Unifiers of Japan (Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu) during the Sengoku period. Today, it is a major industrial and economic hub, best known as the home of the Toyota Motor Corporation and the cultural treasures of Nagoya, including Nagoya Castle.
Gamagori City
Gamagori City is a coastal city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, known for its scenic Mikawa Bay and its iconic Takeshima Island, connected to the mainland by a 387-meter bridge. Historically, it developed as a port town for salt production during the Edo period and later became a popular seaside resort destination. Today, it is also famous for hosting the “Gamagori Marine College” and its annual fireworks festival over the bay.
Meishin Expressway
The Meishin Expressway is a major toll highway in Japan that connects Nagoya and Kobe, forming a critical segment of the country’s first and busiest inter-city expressway network. It was constructed in stages beginning in 1963, with its completion for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics symbolizing Japan’s rapid post-war economic growth and modernization of its infrastructure.