Japan has long been famous as a pearl-producing region, and the three major pearl producing areas are Ise-Shima (Mie Prefecture), Uwajima (Ehime Prefecture), and Iki-Tsushima (Nagasaki Prefecture). Pearls are a beautiful natural accessory and are said to be the jewelry that Japanese people own the most. Pearl jewelry and accessories can be worn at any occasion, including weddings, funerals, and other ceremonial events.