Wakayama
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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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Travel SpotsNew Tour in Japan Featuring Kumano Kodo, Hot Springs Targets Foreign Tourists
WAKAYAMA — A model tour combining trekking along a Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route with visits to hot s...
December 4, 2023
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Travel SpotsHigh-End Temple Tour Gets Test Run in Wakayama Pref.; Guests Experience Hand-Copying Sutra Texts
KOYA, Wakayama — Ryusenin temple in the town of Koya, Wakayama Prefecture, was the site of a test ru...
November 29, 2023
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Top Articles in Wakayama
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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