Wakayama Prefecture's English Newsletter since 1987.

June 2003

Bunraku


Kinga Klein
Bunraku is considered to be a national form of the puppet theatre in Japan and is one of many ways for people to experience Japanese culture. In my country, Hungary, puppet theatre is mainly for children. (more)

Nishimura Isaku


Martin St-Pierre
Nishimura Isaku was one of Japan?s most significant post-Meiji restoration renaissance men. Born in September 1884 in Shingu city to devout protestant parents, Isaku was named after Abraham?s son Isaac. (more)

Mr. Magic


Aiko Kajiwara
Should you ever want to try the pizza that many people recommend as the best in Wakayama, then take the stairs down to Mr. Magic?s pizza bar. It is located in the basement of the Sessa building on Keyaki-dori near JR Wakayama Station < (more)

Notice to all Canadians!


Rebecca Benoit
Following the Hanshin earthquake in 1995, many people in Canada tried to contact their friends or relatives in Japan but were unable to do so. In order to create an emergency response group, the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo and consulate in Osaka decided to establish a warden system to contact Canadians living in Japan should such an event occur again. (more)

Upcoming Dance Event in Wakayama


Marie Nicole DeRoche
Salsa Classes Starting July 1st, professional international salsa dancers and instructors Edwin & Fumiko, will offer salsa classes in Wakayama City. They often hold salsa workshops in the U.S.A., Korea and other places in the world. (more)

Helpful web sites


Martin St-Pierre
For those interested in ordering various imported foods in Japan, here are a few sites to visit. (more)

Firefly (Hotaru) Viewing Season


by Mutsumi Torii
Rainy season in Japan is coming everyone! This hot and humid time of year might make you hate living in Japan. It is at this time that you have to keep most foods in your fridge and consume them as quickly as you can or something undesirable might start growing in your kitchen! (more)

Things to do in June & July 2003


by Mutsumi Torii
Commemorative Ceremony for Prince Arima, and the Shirahama Spa Festival in Shirahama Town June. 1 (Sun) Info: 0739 - 43 - 5555 This ceremony is to express appreciation for the existence of hot springs (Onsen). In the morning, people dedicate first extracted hot water to Yuzakiyama Shrine, and pray for prosperity of Shirahama Spa. (more)

Fireworks In Wakayama


Although all these fireworks events will be held in August, we thought it best to let you know well in advance so you can include them in your summer plans. All events are subject to change so please call (in... (more)

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