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Kakinoha-zushi: Nara’s Traditional Sushi

If you are on the hunt for the most famous food in Nara, then that is without a doubt kakinoha-zushi.

At the southern most edge of the Kii Peninsula is one of the most unusual natural wonders in Japan. The

Just off the tip of the Kii Peninsula, near the small town of Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture is Kii Oshima

Some of Japan’s best known and closest international relationships are with China, Korea, and America among others. But one of

Resting at the tip of the Kii Penisula, far away from any nearby cities, is the first, and oldest temple

Three hours south from Osaka will take you to Kii-Katsuura, which is famous for onsen and great tuna. For several

Wakayama Prefecture has a wealth of traditional local foods, hands down one of the more popular dishes is mehari-zushi. Though

The most sacred pilgrimage in West Japan is the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, but even more popular is the Kumano Sanzan.