Mie Prefecture
Ohtsukumi shellmound
The Jomon shell mound in the Ohtsukumi district ofTohshi-Jima (Tousi or Tohshi Island) is believed to be the only one in the Ise-Bay area. Information on access or display is lacking, but the Toba City office may be able to provide information: Toba Municipal Government, 1-1 Toba 3-chome Toba-shi, Mie Pref. 517-0011.
This tiny island is listed in a curious list of islands all around Japan, provided by a radio ham group that specialises in monitoring radio contact with locations all around the world: Japan Island Award Listing.
CONTACT and COPYRIGHT
Dr Peter Matthews, National Museum of Ethnology, Senri Expo Park, Suita 565-8511, Japan. Tel. +81 (6) 6876-2151. Fax +81 (6) 6878-7503. Email: info (at-mark) researchco-op.co.nz
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Mie Prefectural Museum
Website J. only, with contact details. Almost certainly displays Jomon and other archaeological materials. Access: Tsu City, Mie 514-0006. Tel. 059-228-2283, Fax 059-229-8310.
Information about aerchaeological sites and exhibitions in Mie may also be available from the International Affairs Office, Mie Prefectural Government (Tel +81-59-222-5974 Fax +81-59-222-5984). Very little has been found so far on the internet (PJM 24.5.03).
