Martin St-Pierre
There is most likely no product from Wakayama Prefecture more well-known across Japan as the mikan. Although other prefectures grow mikan oranges, none have surpassed those from Wakayama for their variety, sweetness and juicyness.
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October 2004
Rikako Takagishi
Translated by Julian Richard
There is something I endeavor to do every time I prepare a meal. That is to use seasonal ingredients as much as possible and to bring traditional foods and dishes to the dining table every chance I get. (more)
Maiko Takenaka
Do you feel you want to get away from it all, busy work, traffic, and put on a nice clothes? Do you miss the atmosphere of Western restaurants? (more)
WIN Staff
Published by Keyshuppan, this new Izakaya Navi softbound handy guide to Wakayama Prefecture’s Japanese-style pubs/restaurants, called Izakayas, is just what everybody needs to help them discover all the great food available in our beloved Prefecture (more)
Martin St-Pierre
Sawako Ariyoshi was born in Wakayama city and has been described by J. Thomas Rimer in his Reader’s guide to Japanese Literature as perhaps “one of the finest post-war Japanese writers”. (more)
Martin St-Pierre
Just east of Wakayama city and south of the Kinokawa river, in the Wasa area, is an old historic house, formerly owned by the Nakasuji family, undergoing repair. (more)
Tsutomu Matsushita
Kumanokodo Palanquin Race
October 3 9:30 a.m. ~ 12:00 a.m. Info: 0735 - 42 - 0735
This is the race to bear a palanquin (kago) with a woman wearing Heian-period clothing in it, competing games and quizzes on the way along Kumano Ancient Road. (more)
Tsutomu Matsushita
Senninburo
November 1 Info: 0735 - 42 - 0735
Once again, this free outdoor public onsen will be able to accommodate as many as a thousand people, hence the name; Senninburo. (more)
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