There are many “weird” festivals in Japan in the sense of modern people. Among them, there are several festivals mainly for laughing called “Laughter Festival”. As symbolized by the "laughter" that appears in "Ama no Iwato myth" by "Kojiki" (The Records of Ancient Matters), old Japanese think that "laughter has the power to cheer God". It was inherited, and a “laughing ritual” … [Read more...] about Warai Matsuri (Laughing Festival), Wakayama
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Koyasan Okunoin, Wakayama
An avenue of cryptomerias rises on both sides of the approach, and when you enter it, you will feel as if you were in a different world. That is Koyasan (Mount Koya). Koyasan is included in the World Heritage Site as “Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range”. "The whole mountain is a religious city" and it is a special area like no other in Japan. It is … [Read more...] about Koyasan Okunoin, Wakayama
Submarine Mailbox?, Wakayama
Submarine Mailbox is located in the beautiful sea of a small town called Susami Town located in the south of Wakayama Prefecture. It is located 100 meters from Karekinada coast and 10 meters deep. The sea in Susami is beautiful and calm, and this area is a popular spot for diving. Submarine Mailbox in such a small town, Susami Town, has become a popular tourist spot in … [Read more...] about Submarine Mailbox?, Wakayama
Shirahama Onsen Hot Spring Resort, Wakayama
"Shirahama Onsen" in the southwestern part of Kii Peninsula is also called "Nanki Shirahama Onsen" to distinguish it from "Shirahama Onsen" in Minami Boso, Chiba Prefecture. The history is old and goes back to the times of "Nihonshoki"(Chronicles of Japan) and “Manyo-shu” (the oldest anthology of tanka). Shirahama Airport is also nearby, and from Shin-Osaka Station on the … [Read more...] about Shirahama Onsen Hot Spring Resort, Wakayama
Nachi no Ogi Matsuri, Wakayama
There are several festivals in Japan that are held in the mountains. They have different charm and power than the lively and gorgeous festival in the city. Among them, "Nachi no Ogi Matsuri Festival" is one of Japan's three great fire festivals. The state that the men are holding the torches that the fire is burning is going through the stone steps before the famous waterfall … [Read more...] about Nachi no Ogi Matsuri, Wakayama
Wakayama Adventure World, Wakayama
"Wakayama Adventure World" is a theme park in Shirahama cho, Wakayama prefecture, where zoos, aquariums and amusement parks are united. You can watch the animals living in natural form in close proximity in a large site. Panda is famous for "Wakayama Adventure World", but actually there are many animals other than panda and sea creatures. You can also meet a lot of animals … [Read more...] about Wakayama Adventure World, Wakayama