Wakayama Prefecture
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Template:Japanese prefecture Wakayama Prefecture (和歌山県; Wakayama-ken) is part of the Kii Peninsula in the Kinki region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Wakayama.
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History
Geography
Wakayama Prefecture is bordered by Osaka Prefecture, Nara Prefecture, and Mie Prefecture.
Cities
Towns and villages
These are the towns and villages in each district.
Economy
Wakayama-Ken supplies most of Japan with its high production of mikans(Mandrin Oranges) in October of every year.
Demographics
Culture
Mount Koya (高野山; -san) in the Ito District is the headquarters of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism.
The Kumano Shrines are located in the southern tip of the prefecture.
Tourism
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NachiWaterfallTemple.jpg
The Nachi waterfall in Wakayama Prefecture
Prefectural symbols
Miscellaneous topics
External links
- Official Wakayama Prefecture homepage (http://www.wakayama.go.jp/index_e.html)
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