A video of Mie no Kuni Tourism Ambassador Maru the Shiba Inu traveling around Mie Prefecture, including IseJingu and Okage-yokocho has been created. Transformed into an Iga ninja dog?

Very popular on Instagram not only in Japan but also overseas! In November 2015, Shiba Inu Maru was appointed as the Mie-no-Kuni Tourism Ambassador (of course, this is the first time in the history of dogs). This time, we will introduce the video "Ambassador Maru Shiba Inu's #Mie Prefecture Tourism Ambassador" where Shiba Inu Maru travels around Mie Prefecture such as IseJingu and Okage-yokocho.

First of all, what is Mie no Kuni Tourism Ambassador? We have appointed people who have ties to our prefecture and are active in various fields, such as the business world and the entertainment world, to actively support tourism in our prefecture as ``Mienokuni Tourism Ambassadors.'' I am.
Click here for the Mie no Kuni Tourism Ambassador page

Among them, there is a figure of ``Ambassador Maru Shiba Inu''. In March, Ambassador Maru visited IseCity, which is associated with Okage Inu, ShimaCity, where IseShimaSummit will be held, and Iga IgaCity, the birthplace of the world-famous Iga-ryu ninja. They also paid a courtesy visit to the governor at the prefectural office and met dogs associated with Mie, such as Kishu dogs and Isewanko. This time I made a video of it.

The video begins with Ambassador Maru paying a courtesy visit to Governor Suzuki.

Afterwards, at the prefectural hall of the prefectural office, we met two Kishu dogs, Chobi and Isewan, who are associated with Mie. A lot of fans were there at this time.

Maru headed to the statue of Hachiko, the faithful dog, in TsuCity. Isn't the faithful dog Hachiko located in Shibuya? You may think so, but the owner Hachiko has been waiting for is Mr. Hidesaburo Ueno, a native of Hisaimotomachi TsuCity. Everyone knows that the faithful dog Hachiko Tomaru was connected to Mie Prefecture in this way.
Location and photos of the faithful dog Hachiko (Tourism in Mie)
Faithful dog Hachiko statue (TripAdvisor)

Head to Naiku of IseJingu. He is standing with his owner, Mr. Ono, in front of the famous torii gate in front of UjibashiBridge, looking up.
IseJingu Grand Shrine Naiku (Tourism Mie)
Ise Jingu (Mie Travel Guide Ise)

Right from Naiku of IseJingu, I came to Okage-yokocho, which has an old-fashioned streetscape and is full of shops and people. There are many attractions unique to Ise-Udon, from souvenirs to Ise udon and tekone sushi. Curious about stores and toys you've never seen before?
Okage-yokocho (Mie Tourism)

A must-have Akafukumochi for Mie no Kuni tourism ambassadors is the Ise specialty Akafuku. Ono-san seems to be eating deliciously too♪
Akafukumochi (Tourism Mie)

This place with clear seawater and beautiful white beaches is "Jirorokuro Beach" in ShimaCity, the venue of IseShimaSummit. Located in the inner bay of Ago Bay, this beach has calm waves and is perfect for a fun run along the coastline. *Photo taken with permission
Jiro Rokuro Beach (Tourism Mie)

This is the rooftop garden of Shima Kanko Hotel The Bay Suite, which was the venue for IseShimaSummit. The rooftop garden offers a panoramic view of the Rias Coast (maru has been entered specially for photo shoots, but please note that pets are not allowed in).
Shima Kanko Hotel The Bay Suite (Tourism Mie)
Shima Kanko Hotel The Bay Suite (TripAdvisor)

I came to IgaCity which is famous for ninjas. There are Iga Ueno Castle, the Haiseiden, which is modeled after Basho's travels, and NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu where you can see authentic ninja tools and experience ninjutsu. Maru ran towards the ``kunoichi'' that suddenly appeared...

Transforming into an Iga ninja dog, it's so cute (^^)/
NinjaMUSEUMofIgaryu (Mie Tourism)
Iga Ninja (Mie Travel Guide)

Please keep an eye out for Maru's Mie Prefecture PR activities as a Mie no Kuni tourism ambassador!

　　　

*The information posted is as of June 2016.