Wakayama Prefecture Archives

Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Arida Mikan: the Best Tangerines in Kansai

When people think of Wakayama, the first thing that often comes to mind is mandarins, or mikan. In particular, Arida,

The Legend of Anchin and Kiyohime is a renowned tale in the Kishu region of Wakayama, Japan. This tragic story

Soy sauce holds significant cultural importance in various regions of Japan. While Tatsuno in Kansai and Noda and Choshi in

Surrounded by the mountains and sea, the South Wakayama, known as the Nanki region, offers many delicious foods. One such

Earthquakes are truly fearsome acts of nature, but just as terrifying as an earthquake can be, what comes after the

Wakayama Prefecture has a reputation for lovely beaches and unique geological formations. In particular, the rocky Enjugahama Coast is a

Mount Koya (or more often “Koyasan) is one of the most important religious sites in Japan. While there are many

Deep in the Kii Peninsula sit the Three Kumano Shrines: Kumano Hongo Shrine, Kumano Hayatama Shrine, and Kumano Nachi Shrine.