Wakayama
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Travel SpotsWakayama: Buddha’s Head Statue Draws Prayers
WAKAYAMA — A large statue of Buddha’s head at Muryokoji Temple in Wakayama is proving a hit with peo...
June 24, 2023
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Travel SpotsWakayama: Stroll through History in Birth Town of Soy Sauce
YUASA, Wakayama — The town of Yuasa, known as the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce, still retains it...
June 12, 2023
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Travel SpotsHydrangeas Blooming at Their Best at World Heritage Shrine in Japan
Colorful hydrangeas are now blooming at their peak at the Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine, part of a Worl...
June 11, 2023
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Travel SpotsWakayama: Supernatural Tragedy Reenacted
HIDAKAGAWA, Wakayama — A memorial ritual was held recently at Dojoji temple in Hidakagawa, Wakayama ...
May 13, 2023
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Travel SpotsWakayama: Striking Distance: Mt. Fuji Visible from Kii Peninsula
NACHI-KATSUURA, Wakayama — A surprising number of places mainly in eastern and central Japan are cal...
February 27, 2023
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Travel SpotsWakayama: Natural open-air riverside bath opens for winter season
TANABE, Wakayama — A huge open-air bath located at Kawayu Hot Spring has opened for the winter seaso...
December 26, 2022
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Retro sandals stepping up again
YAMATO-TAKADA, Nara — Slide sandals, which are known as hep sandals in Japan and were popular about ...
November 26, 2022
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Japan In FocusWakayama: L’Arc-en-Ciel Hyde exhibition renewed
WAKAYAMA — Fans of the rock band L’Arc-en-Ciel flocked to Wakayama-jo Hall in the capital of Wakayam...
November 19, 2022
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Travel SpotsArtist adds colorful touch to countryside station in western Japan
KUSHIMOTO, Wakayama — A local artist finished painting a quaint little train station in Kushimoto, W...
November 4, 2022
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Ambulances display sticker to help pregnant women feel more at ease
ARIDA, Wakayama — Special ambulances used to transport pregnant and postpartum women have been opera...
October 22, 2022
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Travel SpotsWakayama: Lighthouse serves as beacon for intl friendship
KUSHIMOTO, Wakayama — Kashinozaki Lighthouse, Japan’s oldest such structure constructed with stone, ...
September 17, 2022
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Japan In FocusWakayama: Historic house being rented out as workspace
SHINGU, Wakayama — A historic building registered as a national cultural asset is being rented out a...
July 16, 2022
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Japan In FocusResidents aim to create ‘kingdom’ of cycle racing
SHINGU, Wakayama — The sound of dozens of bicycle wheels echoes over the clear Akagi River that runs...
June 25, 2022
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Japan In FocusPandas’ leftover bamboo used to boost squid catch numbers
SHIRAHAMA, Wakayama — Bamboo left uneaten by giant pandas is being used to create spawning reefs for...
June 4, 2022
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