Aeon Retail will host the 'Mie Prefecture Fair' from June 5 to 7 at Aeon Mall Shijonawate for Mie's 150th anniversary. It features around 100 specialties like Matsusaka beef, plus interactive cultural workshops.
Aeon Retail Co., Ltd. will host the 'Mie Prefecture Fair' from June 5 to 7 at Aeon Mall Shijonawate and Aeon Style Shijonawate. Under the theme 'Rediscovering the charm of Beautiful Land in harmony with nature,' the event celebrates the 150th anniversary of Mie Prefecture's establishment. The fair will offer about 100 specialty products, including Matsusaka beef, Mie fresh fish, Ise udon, and local sake. Key events include a commemorative ceremony on June 6 at 14:20 featuring Mie Prefecture Vice Governor Yukitoshi Noro and Aeon Retail Executive Officer Masahiko Kakitsubata. Additional activities include live performances by singer-songwriter Atsu, quiz shows by Orange Tanaka, a stamp rally, an Ise Katagami traditional stencil workshop, and a prize lottery where customers spending over 2,000 yen (tax included) can win local Mie delicacies like Kumano Jidori chicken and Ise lobster.
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FAQ
When and where will the Mie Prefecture Fair be held?
It will be held from June 5 (Friday) to June 7 (Sunday), 2026, at Aeon Mall Shijonawate and Aeon Style Shijonawate.
What kind of products will be sold at the fair?
About 100 items representing Mie Prefecture will be sold, including Matsusaka Beef, Ise Udon, Matsusaka Beef Gyoza, Sanma Sushi, Ise Shoyu, Toraya Uiro, Ofuku Mochi, Toba Hotel International cheesecake, Ise Pudding, local beer, and pearl products.
What are the requirements to participate in the lottery event?
You can participate in the lottery once for every 2,000 yen (including tax) of total receipts from the exhibition, with a chance to win local gifts such as Kumano Jidori chicken, Ise Ebi lobster, or Matsusaka Beef.
How can I join the Ise Katagami (paper stencil) workshop?
The workshops are held on June 6 and 7 at 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, and 16:00. It is limited to 10 participants per session, and numbered tickets are distributed starting at 10:00 on the day of the event.
Who will speak at the commemorative ceremony?
The Vice Governor of Mie Prefecture, Yukitoshi Noro, and Masahiko Kakitsubata, Executive Officer and West Japan Company Branch Manager of Aeon Retail Co., Ltd., will speak. The ceremony starts on June 6 at 14:20.