Wakayama Prefecture's English Newsletter since 1987.

June 2004

Lessons from Japan


ryokka1.jpg Blair Sly
When I was young, I used to associate culture shock with the movie, The Jewel of the Nile. (more)

Blending In


Ceridwen Trinder
I recently spent two weeks on an intensive language course in Iwade. (more)

New WIN Website www.wakayama-info.net/


win_hp.jpg Sean Aquino
WIN International and WIN Concord have a new website. The design of the previous site hadn’t significantly changed for a very long time and WIN felt that they needed a new format for both organizations. (more)

Bridging the Gap


Ayumi Ino
Native English speakers may wonder why Japanese people speak such a poor English despite many years of learning it at school. Japanese people, on their part, also complain that they can’t speak English fluently enough to reward their hard study for years. (more)

Jindari Korean Restaurant and Bar


jindari1.jpg Chika Hiramatsu
This Korean Restaurant and Bar opened on January 15, 2004 in Saika-cho in Wakayama City. I went there on Friday night, to find no empty seat, leading me to think this restaurant had a good reputation. (more)

Museum of Modern Art Wakayama


museum.jpg WIN Staff Info: 073-436-8690
Chikkyo Ono
June 5 – July 11
This is an exhibit of 80 works, mostly from the Kasaoka city Municipal Chikkyo Ono museum. (more)

Things to do in June


Mutsumi Torii
The most humid time of year in this country, tsuyu, is coming soon. While this rainy season can be most uncomfortable for people, it plays an important role in preparing fields for the planting of rice, Japan’s staple food (more)

Things to do in July


Mutsumi Torii
Beaches Officially Open for Swimming in Wakayama
July 1 All beaches have facilities include toilets, washing areas and vending machines as well as lifeguards. (more)

Fireworks in Wakayama


Here is an advanced listing of fireworks that will light the Wakayama Prefecture skies during the month of August. These are subject to change so please call to confirm times and dates. (more)

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