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Wakayama Prefecture
A prefecture on the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region, facing the Pacific Ocean. Known for mikan oranges, umeboshi plums, and the sacred Kumano Kodō pilgrimage routes.
和歌山県は梅の産地として有名だ。
Wakayama Prefecture is famous as a producer of plums.
和歌山県には世界遺産の熊野古道がある。
Wakayama Prefecture has the World Heritage Kumano Kodō pilgrimage routes.
和歌山県の南部は年間を通して温暖な気候だ。
The southern part of Wakayama Prefecture has a mild climate year-round.
A prefecture in the 関西 region. The capital is 和歌山市.
FAMOUS FOR:
- 梅干し: pickled plums, especially Nanko-ume variety
- みかん: mandarin oranges (top producer alongside Ehime)
- 熊野古道: ancient pilgrimage routes (UNESCO World Heritage)
- 高野山: Mt. Kōya, headquarters of Shingon Buddhism
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 奈良県: Nara Prefecture — neighbor to the north
- 三重県: Mie Prefecture — neighbor to the east, also on the Kii Peninsula