Life in Mie

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Transportation
  • Air
    Useful websites for booking air travel
  • Bus
    Short- and long-distance buses in the area
  • Car
    About cars and driving
  • Ferry
    Centrair ferries from Tsu and Matsusaka
  • Night bus
    A great way for getting between major urban areas
  • Train
    All about Kintetsu, JR, and rail travel in Japan
  • Travel Agencies
    List of MieJET-recommended travel agencies
Services and Living
  • Appliances
    Guides to the kanji found on Japanese appliances
  • ATMs
    ATM button translations as well as furikomi and other procedural guides
  • Driving
    Driving permits and licenses
  • Finances
    Sending money home, banks, pensions, taxes, and other things that relate to your yen
  • Hair and Beauty
    List of salons and barber shops in and around Mie
  • Internet Access
    How to get hooked up with internet access in your home
  • Mail
    About the postal system, with instructions for retrieving undelivered mail from the post office or parcel carriers
  • Medical Care
    A list of good doctors in Mie, including an unofficial list based solely on MieJET recommendations
  • Phones
    How to hook yourself up with a cellphone
  • Shopping
    Shopping centers and malls in Mie, plus list of shopping websites
  • Vegan Living
    Comprehensive guide to thriving in Japan as a vegetarian/vegan
  • Wildlife
    Sampler of some creatures you may find in your inaka apartment -- warning: pictures of giant bugs
Recreation and Entertainment
  • Amusement Parks
    List of major and minor amusement/theme parks around Mie and Japan
  • Camping
    Campsites in the area
  • Cycling
    Good routes in and outside of Mie
  • Hanami
    List of the best places around to catch the cherry blossoms
  • Hiking
    Detailed list of hiking routes available in the area
  • Live Music
    Where to take in a concert in or around Mie
  • Movie Theaters
    List of movies theaters in Mie with a link to the current movie listings for each as well as directions
  • Pubs and Clubs
    Where to hang out, get a cold one, and maybe do a bit of dancing
  • Restaurants
    MieJET-recommended restaurants
  • Sports
    Tips for getting into various sports in the area
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