
Fourth Grader Discovers Rare Bamboo Blossoms in Wakayama, Japan
A fourth-grade student in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, discovered rare bamboo blossoms in a mountainous area in late July. This unusual finding highlights a natural phenomenon that is seldom observed.

Koyasan: Japan's Sacred Mountain Where Time Stands Still
Mount Koya, or Koyasan, located in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture, is described as a sacred mountain and a profound spiritual destination founded in 816 AD, where ancient forests and mist create a timeless atmosphere.
Ex-Wife Acquitted in 'Don Juan of Kishu' Murder Case in Second Instance
In the second-instance trial for the murder of the 'Don Juan of Kishu,' a wealthy man from Wakayama Prefecture, the Osaka High Court upheld the first-instance verdict of not guilty for his ex-wife.

BOJ deputy chief refrains from signaling rate hike in March
"I want to closely monitor the situation” in the Middle East, Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino said in a speech to local business leaders in Wakayama Prefecture.

Japan’s Space One plans Sunday launch for Kairos No. 3 rocket
The rocket is set to lift off from the company’s Spaceport Kii launch site in the town of Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, between around 11 a.m. and 11:20 a.m.
Slope Collapse in Wakayama, Japan Causes Solar Panel Fall
A residential slope collapsed in Hashimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, causing multiple solar panels to fall. Heavy rain is suspected as a contributing factor, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Wakayama Revises Nankai Trough Tsunami Forecast, Shortest Arrival in 1 Minute
Wakayama Prefecture in Japan has revised its tsunami inundation forecast for a potential Nankai Trough mega-earthquake after more than ten years. Based on the latest scientific knowledge, some areas, like Kushimoto Town, could see tsunami arrival in as little as one minute, two minutes faster than previous estimates.
"Kairos No. 3" to be launched again today at 11:10 AM
The private small rocket "Kairos No. 3", whose launch was postponed at the last minute on the 4th, is scheduled to be launched from a launch site in Wakayama Prefecture at 11:10 AM on the 5th.
Kairos-3 Small Rocket Launch Rescheduled for March 4th in Wakayama
The launch of the Kairos-3 small rocket, developed by a Tokyo-based venture company, has been rescheduled for March 4th at 11 AM from a launch site in Wakayama Prefecture. The original March 1st launch was postponed due to high winds.