Hit the beach and unwind in hot springs in two of Japan's seaside towns, Shirahama and Kushimoto. The small towns of Shirahama and Kushimoto, 50km apart on the coast of Wakayama Prefecture ...

Officials are currently debating what to do after Aug. 10. Shirahama town in Wakayama Prefecture has closed four beaches. Officials explained that the closure was due to safety considerations.

Wakayama is home to many Unesco World Heritage ... with side trips to the beach at Shirahama, or a calm hike along the paths of the Kumano Kodo. The ideal way to work up an appetite, discover ...

Wakayama Prefecture is a historic sanctuary on a peninsula near Osaka Prefecture, with hot springs, beaches and a proud fishing culture. Join the top-rated Chef Hayashi on a culinary tour of its ...