He continued, "We hope the MOU will not only facilitate investments from Thailand but will also encourage investment in the hotel industry from Thailand, given the significance of tourism in Wakayama."

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/thailand-board-of-investment-boi-strengthens-economic-ties-with-japans-wakayama-prefecture

Kishida was campaigning for elections in a small fishing port in Wakayama in western Japan when a man threw a homemade pipe bomb at him.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/asia/3221748/suspect-indicted-on-attempted-murder-charge-in-explosives-attack-on-japans-kishida-report-says.html

Local media reported that a man was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Mr Kishida had been due to give a speech.

Source: https://nationwideradiojm.com/japans-pm-evacuated-after-apparent-smoke-bomb-attack/

Ms Toukairin visits Kishu in Wakayama Prefecture, where the plums are grown by farmers and steeped to make the wine.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/japan-hour/gaia-series-8-oisix-la-daichi-challenges-new-table-revolution-3766901?cid=cna_flip_070214

Several other Japanese prefectures were in the path of the giant wave, including Aichi, Mie, Wakayama, Tokushima, Kochi, and Miyazaki, with authorities warning the public to stay clear of the coast until alerts are lifted.

Source: https://yalibnan.com/2023/12/03/strong-6-9-earthquake-off-philippines-triggers-tsunami-alerts-across-japan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strong-6-9-earthquake-off-philippines-triggers-tsunami-alerts-across-japan

The incident late on Saturday morning occurred at the Saikazaki fishing harbour in Wakayama prefecture, some 65 km (40 miles) southwest of Osaka city.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/04/15/japan-pm-kishida-evacuated-unhurt-after-explosion-at-speech-media/