see cute little ones.
Twin Baby Pandas in Adventure World, Shirahama, Wakayama pref, Japan.
Remember our posts about a cat named Tama who was officially named stationmaster at an unmanned station in Wakayama Prefecture? Well, little Tama has proven to be incredibly popular, drawing tourists to Wakayama and generating healthy revenue for the Wakayama Electric Railway. A few days ago, Tama was rewarded with a special office:
So today no more the saying (every dog got it day).
Even cats are given the oppotunity.
So in Okayama.
later down the road, we will be covering this prefecture.
http://japandailypress.com/station-master-cat-makes-official-visit-to-aomori-railway-011570
Come to Wakayama what is best to buy.
http://www.wakayama-kanko.or.jp/world/english/things/shopping/list01/detail003.html
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Ume is an apricot like fruit often miss-translated as Japanese plum. Umeboshi from Wakayama Prefecture is a top brand in Japan. In particular, Nanko ume is known for having thin skins and plump, thick flesh. Umeshu made from high-quality ume from Wakayama is also popular and features the fragrance of ume with a fruity flavor.
This is another place to get your fresh Sashimi.
Seafood...the best over here.
Because in this ocean.
Talk no us try than you know.
because of the ocean current make something special.
http://www.marinacity.com/eng/ichiba/shopping.php
The very best, freshly-caught fatty tuna will be prepared in front of guests and made into sushi for sale.
»A whole tuna preparation show can also be viewed here.
In addition, you can buy abalone, lobster, turban shells, scallops, sea urchin, salmon roe and a vast variety of other seafood. Fresh seafood that has been bought can be prepared and served for free right then and there.
Including both homemade food and Wakayama Prefecture’s famous dried fish, we also sell salted firefly squid and rock seaweed. These items are best for souvenirs as they don’t spoil quickly.
TThe Kuroshio Market is a well-known fish market where you can eat and buy fresh Japanese fish. It is also a very popular spot among foreign tourists.
Guests can enjoy watching a whole tuna preparation show( »which can also be seen here ),a rare sight in Japan. There are seafood barbecue restaurants as well as Japanese restaurants which serve fresh seafood. In addition, you can also buy fresh tuna and various seafood products to take away with you.
Please do drop by the market while you are visiting the Kansai area.
Wakayama Marina City is located approximately 40 minutes from Kansai International Airport and 70 minutes from Osaka by either car or bus. This island resort enjoys expansive ocean views and is home to a number of popular sightseeing spots. At “Kuroshio Market,” you can eat and purchase fresh Japanese seafood, while in “Porto Europe”, you’ll find reproductions of classic European architectural styles. “Kinokuni Fruits Village,” is the perfect place to buy fresh fruits and vegetables harvested at local farms, “Royal Pines Hotel” is fully equipped with ocean-view rooms, and “Kishu Kuroshio Onsen” is a hot spring with water pumped from 1500m below sea level.
Guests can enjoy watching a whole tuna preparation show!
・The freshly-caught tuna will be prepared in front of guests three times a day.
①11:00- ② 12:30- ③ 15:00-
Enjoy fresh seafood!
Fresh and kippered fish, along with sea urchin, salmon roes and other seafood can be enjoyed in various ways; seafood barbecue, sushi or seafood rice bowl.
There are many shops and restaurants inside the market where you can enjoy this bounty of the sea.
Here you can buy fresh local Wakayama fruits and vegetables at great prices. We also have shops which sell healthy tofu dishes, ice-cream made with milk from the Kurosawa ranch, and a sweet shop which serves, among other confections, it’s own original rolled cake.
We will there for seven days on the whole Wakayama trip.
Like this...another kind of activites there.
http://www.marinacity.com/eng/fishing/
With our rental rods and bait, you can fish here without having to bring you own equipment. The "Ocean Fishing Pond" is home to numerous large fish and the "Fishing Park" contains unique natural fish which can only be found in Wakayama. The fishing park makes it possible for everyone from beginners to veterans to enjoy fishing.
Rental rod: 1,500 yen
Bait: 300 yen -
One day (7:00am - 3:00pm)
Adult 10,000 yen
Child (4 - 12 years old) 6,000 yen
Half day (10:00am - 3:00pm)
Adult 7,000 yen
Child (4 - 12 years old) 4,000 yen
6:00am - 6:00pm (November - March: 7:00am - 5:00pm)
Adult 500 yen
Child (4 - 12 years old) 300 yen
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Koyasan in autumn is the place to relax and view autumn foliage.
Koyasan, a religious site situated 1,000 meter above sea level with 1,200 years of history, is one of the most popular spots to enjoy autumn foliage in Wakayama prefecture. Enjoy some more beautiful pictures at next page!
Strawberry.....Kishigawa.
http://www.bloggang.com/mainblog.php?id=mamapim&month=31-05-2012&group=27&gblog=4
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Launched strawberry liquor ... red cheeks! !
From Wakayama Prefecture kingdom citrus, strawberry liquor newly launched .
Strawberry liquor with plenty of fresh strawberry juice
can enjoy fresh sweet scent of strawberry. ~ I spread full of strawberry flavor in the mouth. Also refreshing aftertaste! Refreshing. Production is based in a thriving river city of Wakayama Prefecture mild climate, using strawberries caught in the tube Kinosato JA, high aroma, it is a sweet and delicious "strawberry liquor Kinosato".