Ayu アユ The ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis altivelis) or “sweetfish” is a summer delicacy in Japan and is caught in rivers throughout the country by anglers and by cormorant fishermen. The ayu, a member of the salmon family, has a one-year life span and is also found in rivers in China and Korea. Usually grilled with […]
Kiwa-cho Mine Museum 紀和町鉱山資料館 Kiwa-cho Mine Museum History Kiwa-cho Mine Museum Exhibits Access – Getting There Nearby The Kiwa-cho Mine Museum in the mountains west of Kumano-shi (Kumano city) in Mie Prefecture presents the history of what was once one of Japan’s largest mines. The museum opened in 1995. Kiwa-cho Mine Museum History Gold, silver […]
Little Britain, Mie Prefecture 英国兵士墓地 Just off national highway 311 in the mountains inland from Kumano city in the south of Mie Prefecture stands a small memorial to 16 British soldiers who died working in the local Kishu copper mine during World War II – Little Britain, Mie Prefecture. The men were among 300 prisoners […]