Wakayama Prefecture Archives

Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

The Legend of Anchin and Kiyohime

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

It is no secret that Japan has a lot of earthquakes every year. Earthquakes are truly fearsome acts of nature,

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.

After walking from Osaka city for more than 100km, we have at long last reached the final section of the