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Wakayama gov meets Phumtham, pledges cooperation to benefit Thai farmers

October 19, 2023

The governor of Japan’s Wakayama city met Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on Thursday and pledged cooperation in projects that would benefit Thai farmers.

Earthly sweet potatoes served in support of heavenly mission in Japan

April 13, 2023

Baked sweet potatoes are being used to support the protection of cultural property at a temple in Aridagawa, Wakayama Prefecture.

Wakayama: Retro sandals stepping up again

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Slide sandals, which are known as hep sandals in Japan and were popular about 40 years ago, are coming back into vogue. One shoe manufacturer in Nara Prefecture, which was once a major producer of the footwear, is attracting attention for its stylish designs.

Japanese train station turns into bright seascape in the hands of an artist

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2022

A local artist finished painting a quaint little train station in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture six years after starting the project, customising nearly the entire structure in colourful swirls.

Elephant whacks and kills Thai trainer at Japan zoo

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2017

An elephant whacked a trainer with its trunk and killed him at a Japanese zoo on Sunday, police said.

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Wakayama gov meets Phumtham, pledges cooperation to benefit Thai farmers

Earthly sweet potatoes served in support of heavenly mission in Japan

Wakayama: Retro sandals stepping up again

Japanese train station turns into bright seascape in the hands of an artist

Elephant whacks and kills Thai trainer at Japan zoo