Ehime pearls, the leading pearls in Japan in both quality and quantity, are likened to moondrops and mermaids' tears. Deep coves are carved into the Rias coast of the Uwa Sea. The clear water and adequate water temperature nurture large and lustrous pearls. With the ideal environment and the superb pearl cultivation technology developed from as far back as the Meiji Era (1868-1912), Ehime continues to produce beautiful pearl craft to charm people around the world.