Yokkaichi

Few cities in Mie Prefecture have a history as closely tied to postwar petrochemical industry as Yokkaichi. Set on the western shore of Ise Bay, the city developed around a busy port and an extensive industrial waterfront, with the Suzuka Mountains rising farther inland. Industrial emissions once caused the severe respiratory illness known as Yokkaichi asthma, making the city an important reference point in Japan’s environmental-policy history. Another enduring local tradition is Banko ware, ceramic teapots and cooking vessels whose roots reach back to the 18th century. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Yokkaichi and Ise Bay.

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