Following the issuance of a tsunami advisory, Mie Prefecture has set up a disaster response headquarters.
At the Mie Prefectural Government Office, a response meeting was held from 11:00 a.m.
An official from the Tsu Local Meteorological Office reported the estimated time of tsunami arrival, and discussions were held on evacuation and other measures.
Regarding the impact on transportation due to the tsunami advisory, all routes of the Toba City municipal ferry service in Mie Prefecture have been suspended.
Additionally, the Ise Bay Ferry has been canceled for the entire day.
The Tsu Airport Line is operating as usual, as no advisory has been issued for Ise Bay.
Mie Prefectural Government Office
The Mie Prefectural Government Office is the administrative hub of Mie Prefecture, located in the city of Tsu, Japan. The current building, completed in 1972, replaced an earlier structure and serves as the center for prefectural governance. Its history reflects the post-war reconstruction and modernization of local government in Japan.
Tsu Local Meteorological Office
The Tsu Local Meteorological Office, located in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan, is a regional branch of the Japan Meteorological Agency responsible for weather observation, forecasting, and disaster prevention in the area. Established in the late 19th century as part of Japan’s modernization of meteorological services, it has played a key role in monitoring typhoons and severe weather along the Pacific coast. The office also contributes to historical climate data collection and public safety through early warning systems.
Toba City
Toba City, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, is a historic port city renowned for its stunning coastal scenery and its role in the pearl cultivation industry. It gained international fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries thanks to Kokichi Mikimoto, who successfully developed the world’s first cultured pearls there. Today, Toba is a popular tourist destination, home to Mikimoto Pearl Island and the Ise-Shima National Park.
Ise Bay
Ise Bay is a scenic inlet located on the Pacific coast of Japan’s Mie Prefecture, known for its rich cultural and historical significance. It is home to the Ise Grand Shrine, one of Shinto’s holiest sites, which has been rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium as part of a sacred tradition. The bay also supports a thriving pearl cultivation industry, pioneered by Kokichi Mikimoto in the early 20th century, and offers natural beauty with its calm waters and coastal landscapes.
Tsu Airport
Tsu Airport is a small regional airport located in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Originally opened in 1975, it primarily served domestic flights but has since seen reduced commercial traffic, now mainly functioning as a hub for general aviation and emergency services. Its history reflects the broader decline in regional air travel in Japan as high-speed rail networks expanded.
Mie Prefectural Government Office
The Mie Prefectural Government
Mie Prefectural Government Office
The Mie Prefectural Government Office is the administrative headquarters for Mie Prefecture, located in Tsu City, Japan. The current building was completed in 1999, replacing an older structure, and serves as the center for prefectural governance and public services. Its history reflects the region’s post-war development and modernization of local government in Japan.
Tsu Local Meteorological Office
The Tsu Local Meteorological Office, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, serves as a regional hub for weather observation, forecasting, and disaster prevention. Established in the late 19th century as part of Japan’s expanding meteorological network, it has played a key role in monitoring typhoons and seismic activity in the region. The office continues to provide critical data to support public safety and agricultural planning in the area.
Toba City
Toba City, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, is a coastal city renowned for its stunning view of Ise Bay and as a major center for pearl cultivation, pioneered by Kokichi Mikimoto in the late 19th century. Historically, it served as a strategic port and was part of the feudal domain system, but it gained modern fame for its thriving aquaculture and as a gateway to the sacred Ise Grand Shrine. Today, Toba is a popular tourist destination, featuring the Mikimoto Pearl Island museum and the Toba Aquarium.
Ise Bay
Ise Bay is a scenic inlet located on the Pacific coast of Japan’s Mie Prefecture, known for its rich cultural and historical significance. It is home to the Ise Grand Shrine, one of Shinto’s most sacred sites, which has been rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium as part of a purification ritual. The bay also supports a thriving pearl cultivation industry, pioneered by Kokichi Mikimoto in the early 20th century.
Tsu Airport
Tsu Airport is a small regional airport located in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It was originally established as a naval air base during World War II and later converted into a civilian airport, though it currently handles only limited general aviation and charter flights. The airport primarily serves as a hub for flight training and emergency services rather than commercial passenger operations.
Ise Grand Shrine
The Ise Grand Shrine, located in Mie Prefecture, Japan, is one of the country’s most sacred Shinto sites, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Its history dates back over 2,000 years, and it is famously rebuilt every 20 years in a tradition called Shikinen Sengu, which has been maintained for centuries to preserve the shrine’s purity and craftsmanship. The shrine complex consists of two main parts, Naikū and Gekū, and attracts millions of pilgrims and visitors annually.
Mikimoto Pearl Island
Mikimoto Pearl Island, located in Ise Bay, Japan, is the birthplace of cultured pearls, pioneered by Kokichi Mikimoto in 1893. The island features a museum dedicated to the history and science of pearl cultivation, as well as demonstrations by Ama divers who traditionally harvest pearls. Today, it remains a popular tourist destination celebrating Mikimoto’s revolutionary contribution to the global pearl industry.
Ise-Shima National Park
Ise-Shima National Park, located in Japan’s Mie Prefecture, is renowned for its scenic coastline, rugged islands, and the sacred Ise Grand Shrine, one of Shinto’s holiest sites. The park’s history is deeply tied to the shrine, which has been rebuilt every 20 years for over 1,300 years in a tradition of purification and renewal. Today, it also protects the traditional livelihoods of local ama pearl divers and offers diverse natural landscapes from forested hills to coastal wetlands.
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