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Japan PM Ishiba campaigning for general election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, raises his fist during a speech in Kainan in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Oct. 20, 2024, ahead of the Oct. 27 general election.

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Japan PM Ishiba campaigning for general election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, makes a stump speech in Kainan in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Oct. 20, 2024, ahead of the Oct. 27 general election.

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Grape-picking in season at Kyoho grape farms in Wakayama

KAINAN, Japan - Grape-picking is now in season at Arida Kyoho Village, a farming co-operative in Aridagawa, Wakayama Prefecture organized by 28 grape farmers who grow mostly Kyoho grapes on 20 hectares of hilly grape farms. The grape-picking season for tourists begins on Aug. 19 and lasts through late September. According to Arida co-op officials, good weather this year has made Kyoho grapes sweeter. About 20,000 people visit the grape farms each year to pick Kyoho grapes.

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METI-Kansai inspects Kainan power station

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Toshinori Kobayashi (L), director general of the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, a regional branch organization of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, is briefed about the condition of Kansai Electronic Power Co.'s aging Kainan thermal power station in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 19, 2014, during an inspection.

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METI-Kansai inspects Kainan power station

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Toshinori Kobayashi (C), director general of the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, a regional branch organization of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, is briefed about the condition of Kansai Electronic Power Co.'s aging Kainan thermal power station in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 19, 2014, during an inspection.

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Vertical telescopic breakwater under development

OSAKA, Japan - The vertical telescopic breakwater, a buoyancy-driven vertical piling breakwater system under development in defense against tsunami, is seen in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, in March 2013. It was learned on June 19, 2014, that the breakwater, expected to be implemented as the world's first such system by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's Kinki Regional Development Bureau, may not function properly due to a lack of strength.

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University students harvest mangos

KAINAN, Japan - Students of Kinki University harvest mangos at the university farm in the town of Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, on Aug. 24, 2010. About 1 ton of mangos will be sent to markets in Osaka under the brand name of ''Kindai Mango'' (Kinki University Mango) through September.

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SDF, municipalities conduct quake drills

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force's members set up tents in Kainan, Tokushima Prefecture, on Sept. 10 as part of drills jointly conducted by the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces and municipalities in Mie, Tokushima and Kochi prefectures in anticipation of a major earthquake in western Japan.

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11 injured as train derails in Wakayama Pref.

OSAKA, Japan - Workers are trying to restore a derailed four-car train on the JR Kisei Line in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture. The train was derailed June 2 after running over logs scattered on the track. Eleven passengers were injured.

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Tulips in full bloom in Wakayama

KAINAN, Japan - Colorful tulips in full bloom attract tourists to otherwise tranquil paddy fields in the town of Misato, Wakayama Prefecture, on April 4.

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Lacquer-coated scooter to feature festival

KAINAN, Japan - Members of a youth association in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, renowned for its traditional lacquer ware, show off a lacquer-coated scooter Nov. 9, 2001, which they have taken two months to finish for display during the annual ''Kishu Lacquer Ware Festival'' beginning in the city Nov. 10. (Kishu is Wakayama's medieval name.) The special product, based on a secondhand Italian make, is not for sale. ''If you ask me, it could carry a price tag of no less than 1 million yen,'' Association chief Toshiyuki Nakamura said.

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Tulips in full bloom in Wakayama

KAINAN, Japan - Colorful tulips in full bloom attract tourists to otherwise tranquil paddy fields in the town of Misato, Wakayama Prefecture, on April 4.

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Festival to remember Goryo Hamaguchi

KAINAN, Japan - Participants in the Inamura-no-himatsuri (festival) light rice straws to commemorate Goryo Hamaguchi who saved villagers' lives by setting fire on rice fields to direct them to high ground when tsunami was going to hit a village located in today's Hirogawa, Wakayama Prefecture in 1854. The photo was taken on Oct. 16, 2005. (Kyodo)

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SDF, municipalities conduct quake drills

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force's members set up tents in Kainan, Tokushima Prefecture, on Sept. 10 as part of drills jointly conducted by the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces and municipalities in Mie, Tokushima and Kochi prefectures in anticipation of a major earthquake in western Japan. (Kyodo)

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Outlander (2008)

James Caviezel Characters: Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

Bailey Maughan & James Caviezel Characters: Erick, Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

Sophia Myles & James Caviezel Characters: Freya, Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

Jack Huston & James Caviezel Characters: Wulfric, Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

James Caviezel Characters: Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

James Caviezel Characters: Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

James Caviezel Characters: Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

James Caviezel Poster Characters: Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

James Caviezel Poster Characters: Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Outlander (2008)

James Caviezel Poster Characters: Kainan Film: Outlander (USA/FR/DE 2008) Director: Howard Mccain 11 July 2008 Date: 11 July 2008

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Crown Prince Naruhito visits lacquerware workshop in western Japan

Crown Prince Naruhito chats with a craftsman as he observes a demonstration of the making of traditional Kishu lacquerware in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on July 29, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Grape-picking in season at Kyoho grape farms in Wakayama

KAINAN, Japan - Grape-picking is now in season at Arida Kyoho Village, a farming co-operative in Aridagawa, Wakayama Prefecture organized by 28 grape farmers who grow mostly Kyoho grapes on 20 hectares of hilly grape farms. The grape-picking season for tourists begins on Aug. 19 and lasts through late September. According to Arida co-op officials, good weather this year has made Kyoho grapes sweeter. About 20,000 people visit the grape farms each year to pick Kyoho grapes. (Kyodo)

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Lacquer-coated scooter to feature festival

KAINAN, Japan - Members of a youth association in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, renowned for its traditional lacquer ware, show off a lacquer-coated scooter Nov. 9, 2001, which they have taken two months to finish for display during the annual ''Kishu Lacquer Ware Festival'' beginning in the city Nov. 10. (Kishu is Wakayama's medieval name.) The special product, based on a secondhand Italian make, is not for sale. ''If you ask me, it could carry a price tag of no less than 1 million yen,'' Association chief Toshiyuki Nakamura said.

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University students harvest mangos

KAINAN, Japan - Students of Kinki University harvest mangos at the university farm in the town of Yuasa, Wakayama Prefecture, on Aug. 24, 2010. About 1 ton of mangos will be sent to markets in Osaka under the brand name of ''Kindai Mango'' (Kinki University Mango) through September. (Kyodo)

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METI-Kansai inspects Kainan power station

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Toshinori Kobayashi (C), director general of the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, a regional branch organization of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, is briefed about the condition of Kansai Electronic Power Co.'s aging Kainan thermal power station in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture, on June 19, 2014, during an inspection. (Kyodo)

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Landslide hits part of western Japan city

Photo taken Oct. 23, 2017, from a Kyodo News helicopter, shows cars stranded on a road in Kainan city in Wakayama Prefecture following a landslide caused by torrential rains as powerful Typhoon Lan hit the western Japan city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Landslide hits part of western Japan city

Photo taken Oct. 23, 2017, from a Kyodo News helicopter, shows trees fallen on a road in Kainan city in Wakayama Prefecture following a landslide caused by torrential rains as powerful Typhoon Lan hit the western Japan city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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11 injured as train derails in Wakayama Pref.

OSAKA, Japan - Workers are trying to restore a derailed four-car train on the JR Kisei Line in Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture. The train was derailed June 2 after running over logs scattered on the track. Eleven passengers were injured. (Kyodo)