Wakayama
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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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Travel SpotsWakayama: Sightseeing Boat Tour of Gorge Begins; Showcasing Steep Cliffs and Oddly Shaped Rocks
SHINGU, Wakayama — A sightseeing boat tour of Dorokyo Gorge, a national scenic spot that straddle...
March 30, 2024
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Japan In FocusWakayama Shrine Uses Comedy to Pray for Bountiful Harvest
KATSURAGI, Wakayama — Laughter filled a shrine during its unique ritual of praying for a good harves...
February 10, 2024
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Runners Charge Up Temple Steps
WAKAYAMA — About 150 runners who pride themselves on having strong legs competed to set the fastest ...
January 27, 2024
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Travel SpotsWakayama: Can Dragon Museum Help Village?
TANABE, Wakayama — Residents of Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, are hoping that the Ryujinmura Dragon M...
January 20, 2024
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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: Striking Distance: Mt. Fuji Visible from Kii Peninsula
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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
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Wakayama Train Company Releases Calendar of Tama and Other Feline Stationmasters