Wakayama Prefecture's English Newsletter since 1987.

November 2000

The Nihonjins - A World Apart


We are on our very last quarter of a two year stay in Japan. As I go about planning & worrying over the sorting, disposing, packing etc for our return to India, I find a not so tiny part of... (more)

WIN Party


Another WIN party - another rip-roaring night of fun, dancing and laughter. On Saturday 14th October, about 100 Japanese and lucky- to- live- in- Wakayama foreigners joined in celebrating WIN's 13th birthday. Festivities took place in Old Time in Arochi... (more)

French Society


The November meeting of the French Society will be Saturday, November 18, from 5 p.m. at the WIXAS Center in the Wakayama Big Ai Building. For more information contact Theresa Kanter at 0736-33-4401 or theresa@pop.cypress.ne.jp... (more)

The Magical Music Man


Getting up at 5:30 on a Saturday morning, after a totally shattering week and a rather lively 'enkai' the night before, is maybe not really that amusing. Nevertheless, I can say with absolute certainty that the day that followed the... (more)

My plan to save the world-in one way


I'm not a vegetarian so I guess I can't really tell you why I became one or what my reasons are for cutting meat out of my diet. Quite simply, I am strange and anyone who knows me will verify... (more)

Japanese Furniture


For those who are interested in arts and crafts, Japan is a veritable treasure trove of creativity and ingenious design coupled with a unique sense of artistic and cultural perfection. It takes just a little research and an affinity with... (more)

Kataonami & "And Unto This My Exile..."


Kataonami It is still here where the sky bows to a sinking sun. The air is not cold here, nor light; but like a lover's breath is thick, moist, tear-salted, plays on the skin. The tree whispers heavily; its words... (more)

Things to Do in November


November 3 is Culture Day, which is a national holiday. There are lots of art exhibitions and events around this date. You can enjoy them to your heart's content by visiting galleries and event halls. On the other hand, it... (more)

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