Noriko Matsuyama
Koyasan is a welcoming place at any time of the year. The peaceful and serene atmosphere is sure to move anyone who visits there. It is a place where both the old and historic live on as great symbols of Japanese heritage.
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Posted in December 2005
Maiko Takenaka
Have you visited Yuasa town in Arida since you came to Wakayama? Haven’t yet? If so, you cannot leave Wakayama without coming and having a good time with Yuasa’s unique attractions! (more)
Posted in October 2005
WIN Staff--Translated by Julian Richards
If a Buddhist statue exceeds the height of“joroku" (4.85 meters),
which is said to be the height of the Buddha, it is called
a“Daibutsu” (literally, Big Buddha). (more)
Posted in August 2005
WIN Staff-- Translated by David Geer
When visiting the various castles across Japan, our eyes tend to be stolen away by the beautiful and extravagant castle towers. (more)
Posted in June 2005
David Geer
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Wakayama, a twenty-story hotel across from Wakayama Castle and next to City Hall, is scheduled to open April 2nd and is taking reservations for rooms now. (more)
Posted in April 2005
David Geer
The Kishu Museum plans to expand its collection of Ukiyoe paintings from December 28th to March 30th with the works of three influential artists—Andou Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Toushuusai Sharaku. (more)
Posted in February 2005
Brett Crombie
Sprawled around the mouth and along the lower reaches of the Arida River, Arida is a 30 minute train ride south of Wakayama City. The district has a long history, with temples and shrines dating back more than 1000 years. (more)
Posted in February 2005
Shunjo Ono
Dojoji, founded in 701A.D, is the oldest existing Buddhist temple in Wakayama prefecture. More than twelve huge, ancient statues, including three national treasures, are installed in Dojoji, and exhibited every day. (more)
Posted in February 2005
David Geer
For those wishing there was more to do in Wakayama, your prayers have just been answered. December 11 will see the completion of Garden Park Wakayama, a 15,000 square meter shopping center including a 10-screen movie complex, a book store/CD and video rental store, and a `high quality` supermarket. (more)
Posted in December 2004
Joanna Karaplis
Welcome to Tanabe! With a population of over 70,000, Tanabe is the second-largest city in Wakayama prefecture. Located 100 km south of Wakayama City, it is easily accessible by the JR Kinokuni-sen rail line. (more)
Posted in December 2004
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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Posted in October 2004
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)
Posted in October 2004
Kada Beach (S,R,B,BC,P,F,H)
Open until August 31 Info: 073 - 459 - 0003
12-min. walk from the Kada Sta. on the Nankai Kada line. (more)
Posted in August 2004
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)
Posted in June 2004
by Aiko Kajiwara and Martin St-Pierre
This interesting destination, which offers more than just an onsen experience, opened in October 2003. It has 3 restaurants (French, traditional Japanese, Japanese noodles) and shops where people can drink and purchase beer brewed on the premises. (more)
Posted in April 2004
by Martin St-Pierre
The water at Takihara Onsen has weak alkaline water. This is good for Rheumatism, arthritis and pain in the joints, bad blood circulation, and paralysis. Also good for re-energizing tired bodies and/or people recovering from health problems.
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Posted in February 2004
by Blair Sly
If you have lived in Japan for more than a week, I?m sure you have fallen into the same trap that I have; the hyakkin (100 Yen) stores are almost too irresistible (more)
Posted in October 2003
by Maiko Takenaka
Mandarin Orange season is fast approaching. This year?s harvest is expected to be a good one even though the summer was cooler than average. Here is a list of places that let people come and pick their own fruit. (more)
Posted in October 2003
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)
Posted in June 2003
Blair Sly
The Tomogashima Islands have a long history, dating back to ancient times when they were used as a training place for Buddhist aesthetic rites. In the past century, weapons batteries were constructed on these islands, as well as a naval lookout point. (more)
Posted in April 2003
Alice Gruhn
If you?re looking for a way alleviate the monotony of work, the pressure of work, or even if you?re perfectly content, your mind and body could be secretly yearning for a vacation. (more)
Posted in April 2003
Blair Sly
Located on the north side of Tanabe Bay, across from Shirahama hot springs, the cape of Tenjinsaki is a geological wonder, with 13 hectares of flat reefs that become exposed at low tide. In this unique ecosystem, biological life thrives, fed by the organic decay from the shore and warm tides of the Kuroshio Current. (more)
Posted in February 2003
Sein Sein Khin
Bagan, the glorious land, latitude 21 10 N and longitude 94 51 E, was the first of the Myanmar capitals in Central Myanmar in the early 11th century. Its classical name is Arimadanapura, meaning ?Place of Victory.? (more)
Posted in February 2003
Martin St-Pierre
It is hard to imagine a more impressive and enjoyable artistic experience than a visit to the Miho Museum. Museums are usually nothing more than urban buildings stocked with collections of treasures. (more)
Posted in February 2003
Emma Weissen
Feb 2 (Sun) 10am The 8th Kishu Kumano Marathon Starting from Kamitonda Cultural Hall. For more information contact the Kishu Kumano Marathon Office: Tel/ Fax: 0739-47-6435 or look at their web-site:
http://aikis.or.jp/~kamiton/
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Posted in February 2003
Catholic Yakata Catholic Church TEL (073) 425-1069 Dec. 24 7:30 p.m.～ Dec. 25 9:00 a.m.～ * 1st Sunday 4:00 p.m. English Mass * 2nd & 4th Sunday 3:00 p.m. Tagalog Mass * 3rd Sunday 4:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Presbyterian... (more)
Posted in December 2002
Camilo Paulino I recently visited Myoekyo onsen (hot spring) in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture. Upon arriving at the site, I immediately noticed how new this place was; it just opened in October. This was my first onsen experience, so I was... (more)
Posted in December 2002
Emma Weissen Years ago the magical powers and mysteries thought to be hidden in the Kumano region, situated at the Southern tip of the Kii Peninsula, enticed thousands of pilgrims to walk the Road of Kumano every year. The secret... (more)
Posted in October 2002
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)
Posted in August 2002
I wish to introduce something to you which I am sure will heal you mentally and physically after you grow tired from your daily work or study! I visited this place during this GOLDEN WEEK, and felt how lucky I... (more)
Posted in July 2002
Have you ever heard of "SEISHU NO SATO?" It's a place built to the memory of HANAOKA SEISHU. To my shame, I didn't know of the existence of this place. In addition I hadn't hear of him, in spite of... (more)
Posted in April 2002
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's all too easy to forget to slow down and savor the more subtle and esthetic of life's pleasures. With so many demands on our time and pocketbooks, it becomes more... (more)
Posted in February 2002
Catholic Yakata Catholic Church Dec. 24--- 7:30 p.m. ～ Dec. 25--- 9:00 a.m. ～ * 3rd Sunday 4:00 p.m. English Mass TEL (073) 425-1069 Presbyterian Wakayama Kyokai (Church) Candle Service Dec. 24--- 7:00 p.m. ～ TEL (073) 422-9293... (more)
Posted in December 2001
Elephant Rides In former times, the wild elephants that lived in Thailand held great importance to the Thai king and stood as a symbol of the country's prosperity. They were very useful. But as rubber plantations were phased out and... (more)
Posted in November 2001
I've been in Wakayama for nearly two years now and one of my favourite things about it are the onsens. Apart from apparently being good for the treatment of chronic disease and general health, they are relaxing and one of... (more)
Posted in August 2001
It is well- known that in 1853 American Commodore Perry and his "black ships" opened up Japan to trade, ending 264 years of isolation. But the first meeting between Japan and the United States came much earlier. In 1791, 62... (more)
Posted in May 2001
On 11.23.00 some friends and I had a performance with our taiko group. The name of the group is the Shigo Senryo Daiko Group and we performed in Shigo at the Kushigaki Matsuri. Shigo is a beautiful little town nestled... (more)
Posted in January 2001
My wife Clare and I have made it our quest to tour as much of Japan as possible while we are here and living in the Kansai area. Being Canadian and finding beauty in all that is rustic and wild... (more)
Posted in December 2000
Faced with months of unrelenting humidity and the crushing heat of Kansai, my husband & I decided to get as close to Canada and its cool climate as we could without actually leaving Japan. Hokkaido is so close to Eastern... (more)
Posted in October 2000
Are you tired of the same old same old? Are you tired of having to blow your wad in Osaka for a good time? Well a brand new live house is opening in Wakayama at the end of September (just... (more)
Posted in October 2000
Cormorant fishing in the Arida River gives poetic charm to summer evenings, but the Nagara River in Gifu Prefecture is better known for this pastime. In the Nagara River, a fisherman (Usho) on a boat (Ubune) manipulates twelve ropes with... (more)
Posted in August 2000
Sand is constant. From sunrise to sunset the city burns yellows of ochre and gold. The desert floor blisters bare feet as one sifts along towards the market-square. As you walk between the tops of ancient skysrapers, you can buy... (more)
Posted in July 2000
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage. Today I am writing about a particular prestigious culture of which we are very proud. Bengali (Bangla) is our mother language. We fought for our own language in 1952. Many were martyred in that... (more)
Posted in July 2000
Kaya Located near the Osaka Gas headqurters near Burakuricho, this casual restaurant offers extremely nice okonomiyaki and salads. The atmosphere is Caribbean and the interior has been recently redone. Since the place has been so wildly popular from its inception,... (more)
Posted in June 2000
The 1997 Lonely Planet's introduction to Tottori-ken says: "Though perhaps the least enticing prefecture in western Japan, Tottori has a couple of attractions worth checking out..." Unfazed by this mediocre sales-pitch, we embarked on a 4-day driving trip through the... (more)
Posted in March 2000
Malaysia is located in the heart of South East Asia. It comprises two land masses separated by the South China Sea. One is Peninsular Malaysia and the other, Sabah and Sarawak. There are fourteen states in Malaysia: 1. Perlis, 2.... (more)
Posted in December 1999
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