Wakayama Prefecture's English Newsletter since 1987.

August 2002

And Long Ago Somebody Left With the Cup...


The first World Cup of the twenty-first century has come and gone with some pretty surprising results. No-one was surprised when Brazil, the perennial favourite, took home the most coveted prize in sports today but who could have guessed that... (more)

Ride a wild hourse (or BULL)!


Rodeo originated from the daily chores of cowboys of bygone days. This has now evolved into a true sport. They ride wild horses, bulls and catch calves with ropes while riding galloping steeds. They also compete for best time while... (more)

HOT! Salsa in Wakayama City (Dance, that is!)


Some of you reading this may have come to the big salsa dance party at Palm on July 7th (the eve of The Star Festival)! If you did, THANKS A LOT for coming!! Some of you, as well, may know me... (more)

Myanmar (The Golden Land)


Our country, Myanmar; is a beautiful country. It is bigger than Japan in area but the population is less than Japan. The neighbouring countries are China, and Loas in the east and Bangladesh and Bay of Bengal in the west.... (more)

My People Have No Bloody Fairy Tales


Two weeks ago I visited the ?World exhibition of books for children? in Wakayama?s Kintetsu Department Store. I was told that there was a big canvas on which a Bulgarian fairy tale was presented. Well, there was a canvas. And... (more)

Fireworks In Wakayama


*Kashima Jinja Hanabi JR Minabe Sta. 8/1(Thu.) 8:00-9:00 Info. 0739-72-3355 *Katsuura Hanabi Taikai JR. Nachi Sta. 8/1 (Thu.) 8:00-9:00 Info. 0735-52-5311 *Enjugahama Matsuri JR Gobo Sta. 8/3(Sat.) 20:00-21:00 Info. 0738-22-8193 *Yuasa Matsuri JR Yuasa Sta. 8/3 (Sat.) 4 (Sun.) Info.... (more)

Things to Do In August


August is the month of Obon, summer festivals and Camping. ?Obon? which is held 13, 14, 15 is the festival for the dead. In Buddhism, the spirits of the dead are believed to visit their families during these three days.... (more)

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