Tsu, Mie

Tsu (津市) is a city in the Kansai region of Japan on the island of Honshu. It is the capital city of Mie Prefecture.

History
Tsu originally developed as a castle town.

Tsu is known for its Tōjin Festival (唐人踊り), which is an annual community gathering which honors the arrival of the ambassadors from Korea (Joseon Tongsinsa) during the Edo period. There are two other cities that celebrate Tōjin Odori: Suzuka city in Mie Prefecture and Ushimado-chō in Okayama Prefecture.

Other websites

 * Tsu City website