JCC E-Magazine January 2017

Visitors sampling the sake.

Experience Enchanting Mie was held at JCC (Japan Creative Centre) on 5 December 2016 with the support of Mie Prefecture and br@in. This was held in conjunction with the Mie Food Fair at Japan Food Town, Isetan Orchard.

The G7 Summit 2016 was held in the beautiful prefecture of Mie, and guests could discover the charms of Mie Prefecture for themselves. During this one day only event, prominent ninja figure, different sake produced in the Mie Prefecture, creative package crafts, and photos and flyers of Mie’s breath-taking natural scenery, food and traditional culture were presented.

The focus of this one day event was ninja, one of the fascinating figures of Mie Prefecture. The region of Iga is situated in Western Mie prefecture, and is the birthplace of Iga ninja, the most famous ninja clan. Guests enjoyed the opportunity to try on authentic Iga ninja outfits, and could learn more about the history through the screening of “The Roots of Ninja”, presented by the Ninja Museum of Igaryu.

Visitors trying on ninja outfits.

Visitors attending package craft workshop.

Moreover, guests had the chance to sample various sake from the Mie Prefecture, and see unique package crafts. The art of package craft transforms snack package boxes into eye-catching forms like ninja or ise-ebi (Japanese spiny lobster which is known to Mie Prefecture). It was a recipient of the Japan Good Design Award in 2015, and a newly-proposed art form which embodies the spirit of traditional origami and mottainai (a Japanese approach to the concept of waste). Many who were interested, participated in a simple workshop to create their own ise-ebi from an empty chocolate box packaging.

As a result of this event, many guests learn more about Mie Prefecture, and expressed an interest in visiting the enchanting area one day!

Visitors viewing the creative package crafts.		Visitors trying on ninja outfits.
Visitors attending package craft workshop.		Visitors attending package craft workshop.

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