Partners for the Umashi-Kuni-Okoshi Mie Initiative and other organizations will be showcasing various events and projects that they hold to foster regional development.
“Creating connections” is the key phrase and featured events will be ones that gather participants from within and outside the prefecture to interact and share ideas.
Duration：April 2014～November 2014
Location：Various locations around Mie
Some of July’s events are outlined below
Isomon Festa in Nishiki
Date： Sunday, July 13
Location：Near Taiki Mukaigahama Park Tropical Garden
（〒519-2911 Mie-ken, Watari-gun, Taiki-cho, Nishiki 17-6）
Admission：Free
TEL： ０５９８－７３－２６８１
Details：There will be a reenactment of the Asama Ceremony, during which prayers are offered for safety on the seas. Come eat “henbayaki” and take part in a ceremony to officially start beach season. There will be dance and musical performances, a swimming competition and food booths at the event.
Shima’s Summer Festival
Date and Time： Saturday, July 19, １６：００～２１：３０
Location： Shima City Commerce and Industry Association Hall and hall parking lot
（〒517-0501 Mie-ken, Shima-shi, Ago-cho, Ugata 5012）
Admission：Free
TEL： ０５９９－４４－０７００
Details：This event features traditional dances of Shima’s townships, taiko drumming performances, theatrical performances, a ramune chugging contest, snack making and more. 50 businesses will be attending this event.
Summer Festival Workshops Featuring Activities by the Sea
Date： Monday, July 28
Location： Marina Kawage
（〒510-0303 Mie-ken, Tsu-shi, Kawage-cho, Higashisenri 854-3）
Admission：Free
TEL： ０５９－２４５－５００１（Please register at least two weeks in advance）
Details： Come try 2 person kayaking and making seafood paella.
Spend the day in Kimono! Summer Yukata Rentals
Date and Time： ８月３日（日） １０:００～１６:００
Location： Suzuka Traditional Handicraft Center
（〒510-0254 Mie-ken, Suzuka-shi, Jike 3 Chome 10-1）
Suzuka International University
（〒510-0298 Mie-ken, Suzuka-shi, Koriyama-cho 663-222）
Fees： Fitting fee １，０００円／Rental fee ２，０００円（for 1 day）
TEL： ０９０－３３０２－６８６８（Reservations required）
Details：Come to our workshop to be dressed in a yukata before going out to take part in summer festivals and the o-bon dance. We will also be explaining the modern method of dressing in a kimono. (Participants may bring their own yukatas, children and men also welcome!)
For more event information, please view the guidebook at the link below.
http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/UMASHI/HP/enpaku/2014/enpaku2014_guidebook.pdf
