TANABE, Wakayama Prefecture A seasonal open-air hot spring bath alongside a river opened recently, giving visitors the opportunity to relax in what looks like a swimming pool at the Kawayu Onsen spa resort here.
KAINAN, Wakayama Prefecture A mosasaur fossil found in the mountains in the prefecture almost two decades ago has been determined to be a new genus and species that lived more than 70 million years ago in the sea, a research team announced on Dec. 13.
SHIRAHAMA, Wakayama Prefecture A beloved giant panda family drew 4,600 fans to Adventure World here on Feb. 21 to say goodbye before they were sent to China.