noun
Shima Province
Historical province located at the eastern tip of present-day Mie Prefecture. Now used in place names such as 志摩市 (Shima City).
志摩は、かつて伊勢国に隣接する小さな国だった。
Shima was once a small province adjacent to Ise Province.
志摩市は三重県の東端に位置している。
Shima City is located at the eastern tip of Mie Prefecture.
The name 志摩 (Shima) is of ancient origin, referring to the historical province. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it may be related to 島 (island), reflecting the coastal geography of the region.