Wakayama
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Fans of Record-Breaking Japanese Movie ‘Kokuho’ Flock to Filming Spot
IWADE, Wakayama — “Kokuho” fans are flocking to a hotel where a memorable scene in the kabuki-the...
October 11, 2025
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General NewsCity Brands Self As Birthplace of Suzuki Surname; It May Have Begun with a Priest in the Heian Period
WAKAYAMA — Since ancient times, pilgrims have passed through the city of Kainan, Wakayama Prefect...
September 21, 2025
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Nation’s 1st 3D-Printed Station Becomes Available for Use
ARIDA, Wakayama — A new unmanned train station constructed using 3D printer technology in Arida, ...
August 17, 2025
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Swim with Dolphins at Taiji Beach; Bathers Can Swim Alongside Animals for Free
TAIJI, Wakayama — Visitors can swim along with dolphins at Hatajiri Bay in Taiji, Wakayama Prefec...
August 9, 2025
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General NewsCherry Blossoms Begin Blooming in Japan’s Wakayama; Specimen Tree’s Someiyoshino Flowers Spotted at Kimiidera Temple
WAKAYAMA — Someiyoshino cherry blossoms have begun blooming in Wakayama, four days earlier than l...
March 27, 2025
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Sumo Wrestlers Come on Autumn Jungyo Tour; 3,600 Fans Attend Performance, Meet Athletes Close-Up
WAKAYAMA — A large group of sumo wrestlers recently visited Wakayama City for an event called the...
November 2, 2024
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Travel SpotsWakayama: Orphaned Baby Sloth Makes Its Public Debut at Adventure World
SHIRAHAMA, Wakayama — A baby two-toed sloth made its debut to the public at Adventure World, a th...
October 5, 2024
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Travel SpotsJapan’s Shrimp, Crabs on Display in ‘Picture Book Tanks’; Aquarium in Wakayama Pref. Shows Off Diversity of Local Crustacean Life
WAKAYAMA — An aquarium in Susami, Wakayama Prefecture, has created a buzz by unveiling what it ca...
September 25, 2024
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Volunteer Amateur Film Crew Makes Independent Films Based on Kumano Area
NACHI-KATSUURA, Wakayama — An amateur film crew made up of volunteers in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama...
September 21, 2024
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Novice Craftsman Becomes Successor in Traditional Japanese Pilgrim Hats Worn on Kumano Kodo Routes
TANABE, Wakayama — A craftsman new to the trade of making traditional hats typically worn by pilg...
July 20, 2024
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Wakayama: Striking Distance: Mt. Fuji Visible from Kii Peninsula
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All 4 Pandas at Adventure World Theme Park in Wakayama Pref. Set to Be Returned to China on June 28
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Wakayama Pref.’s Adventure World Bids Farewell to 4 Pandas as They Depart for China
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Wakayama: Novice Craftsman Becomes Successor in Traditional Japanese Pilgrim Hats Worn on Kumano Kodo Routes
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Wakayama: Stroll through History in Birth Town of Soy Sauce