JCC E-Magazine March 2023

Ms. Maiko Makito during the talk and presentation.

A talk on Explore Ise Shima with Ama Diver & Local Media was held on Saturday, 11 February 2023 at JCC, as part of Unveiling the Secret Gem – Ise Shima: The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2022 Singapore Edition exhibition. Both Ms. Maiko Makito of Pearl Falco Corporation and Mr. Tomoaki Azuma, Movie Producer, Managing Director of Kicksmash 21, and President of Shima Nature School gave a talk and presentation about Ise Shima.

Audience had the opportunity to learn about the birthplace of cultured pearls – Ise Shima, such as its history, places of attraction, delicious food, and fun activities. Ms. Mayumi Mitsuhashi, a 74-year-old practicing Ama diver, also prepared aosa miso soup and tekone sushi exclusively for the audience to sample the kind of food that the divers usually eat. Several guests from the local media who were invited to visit Ise Shima also shared their wonderful experiences and thoughts with the audiences.

Mr. Tomoaki Azuma during the talk and presentation.		One of the guests from the local media speaking about his experience at Ise Shima.
Ms. Mayumi Mitsuhashi, a 74-year-old practicing Ama diver, with the tekone sushi that she prepared.		Audience tasting the food usually eaten by Ama divers.

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