[For Seniors] Introducing Local Quizzes from Mie Prefecture!

Ranpo Edogawa

Edogawa Ranpo, who hails from Nabari City in Mie Prefecture, is a leading author in the world of Japanese detective fiction. He was active from the Taisho to the Showa era and produced numerous masterpieces. He also had experience working at a detective agency, which he drew upon in his works.

the day after tomorrow

For people from Mie Prefecture, the day after tomorrow is called “sasatte.” However, this expression is a unique dialect that exists only in Mie Prefecture.

Suzuka Circuit

Suzuka Circuit, built by Honda, left a major mark on motorsport history as Japan’s first circuit to feature grandstands and a fully paved track. Since then, it has hosted numerous legendary races and has been cherished as a sacred place for Japanese motorsport fans.

Gifu Prefecture

Mie Prefecture is located in the central part of the Tokai region and borders six prefectures. Where the histories, cultures, and natural environments of each neighboring prefecture intersect, Mie can truly be described as a land full of魅力—rich in diversity and appeal.

Grand Shrine

Ise Grand Shrine is a sacred place that enshrines Amaterasu-Omikami, the ancestral deity of the Imperial Family. Its official name is simply “Jingu,” and it consists of 125 shrines centered around the Inner Shrine (Naiku) and the Outer Shrine (Geku).

Aibe

“Aibe” means “walk.” “Eibe” and “naibe” are not dialect forms.

Matsusaka beef

"Matsusaka beef" is pronounced either "Matsusaka-ushi" or "Matsusaka-gyu." It seems that many people from Mie Prefecture say "Matsusaka-ushi."