Mie Prefecture official event
-Celebration of the table food and Prayers-

- Concept –
Bring Mie prefecture’s food and crafting cultures to the world! In addition to the Milan International Expo Japan Pavilion official event, Mie prefecture’s food and crafting cultures will be introduced at Cascina Cuccagna, a popular community venue in Milan City. At Expo Japan Pavilion, Japanese cuisine made of fine ingredients from Mie will be presented by a high-school student chief from the "Mago-no-mise" restaurant run by Ouka high-school students, as well as Chief Tokuoka from Kitcho Restaurants, one of most renowned restaurants in Japan.

- About the event -
◆ Mie Prefecture official event
Event name: Celebration of the table food and Prayers
Date: July 1st to July 4th
Venue: Milan International Expo Japan Pavilion

◆ Venue in Milan city
Event name: Mie Week at Cascina Cuccagna
Date: June 24th to July 7th
Exhibition hours: 3pm to 9pm daily during the event
Venue: Cascina Cuccagna

35 companies from Mie prefecture will attend this event.

Event Name: Japan Night Mie Festa
Date: June 28th from 8pm
Venue: Cascina Cuccagna

A festival to enjoy fine liquors and foods from Mie prefecture and experience the atmosphere of Japanese summer.

- About the exhibitors -
• Food
Mie was called "Miketsukuni", "a country of fine food" since ancient times and aims to be a food reservoir for the Gods. Specialty food companies from Mie will be participating at the Festa.

• Sweets
Mie’s traditional sweets will be introduced at the Festa.

• Sake wine
Mie prefecture’s 4 Sake breweries will be exhibiting at the Festa bringing with them the best Mie’s tradition.

• Crafts
Various crafts and symbolic Japanese culture such as paper fans and washcloths as well as techniques registered by Mie’s traditional brand will be introduced.

• Potteries
There are a variety of traditional craft techniques in Mie. Potteries with traditional techniques and modern designs will be introduced during this Festa.

• People
The famous high-school student chief of the "Mago-no-mise" restaurant run by Ouka high-school students will present a taste of Mie prefecture at the main venue.

About the exhibits at Milan Expo Japan Pavilion

Mie Week at Cascina Cuccagna

35 food and other craft manufactures from Mie will participate at a gallery space in Cascina Cuccagna, a popular community restaurant venue in Milan.


Mie Prefecture tourist guide
Welcome to beautiful Mie.
In ancient time, Mie prefecture was called Miketsukuni, "a country of fine food" which offered food for the Emperors. Mie prefecture is well known for its resources from the ocean and mountains. Mie offers beauty and a wide range of outdoor ocean and mountains activities, history, culture as well as modern amusement facilities. Come experience the diversity of Mie prefecture.