Tsu, Mie

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 , 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.