Fire Near Wakayama's Downtown 'Arochi' Burns 5 Buildings, One Injured from Smoke Inhalation
A fire near the Arochi entertainment district in Wakayama burned five buildings, resulting in one person suffering smoke inhalation injuries.
Police Officer Arrested for Attempted Peeping Inside a Skirt in Wakayama
A police officer from Wakayama was arrested for attempting to take illicit photos under a girlβs skirt in Osaka.
Kyodo News Retracts Article, Reports Unrelated Store Name Regarding Wakayama Accident
Kyodo News retracted an article about a diving accident in Wakayama after mistakenly reporting the name of an unrelated shop.
Attempted Illegal Photography Inside the Skirt of a Female Student at Workplace Leads to High School Teacher's Arrest
A 62-year-old high school teacher in Wakayama Prefecture was arrested on suspicion of attempted illegal photography of two female students inside their skirts.
[Live] Press conference following the launch of small rocket 'Kairos' No. 3
A private rocket company, Space One, launched the small rocket 'Kairos' No. 3 from Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, but shortly thereafter initiated flight termination procedures, resulting in a failure to place the satellite into orbit.
A Japanese startup interrupts the launch of its rocket a few seconds after liftoff
A Japanese startup, Space One, has aborted its rocket launch shortly after takeoff due to concerns about mission success.
Press Conference After the Cancellation of the Launch of the 'Kairos' Rocket No. 3
The launch of the Kairos No. 3 rocket by private company Space One was canceled due to weather conditions, prompting a press conference for further details.
Entrusting Kairo to the Dream of Fostering the Space Industry's Workforce: Local Companies and Universities Begin Operations
Local companies in Wakayama, Japan, and universities have initiated a project to develop satellite technology, coinciding with the launch of a new small rocket by SpaceOne.
Body of Man Found Among Forest Fire Debris in Wakayama
The body of a man was discovered in the aftermath of a forest fire in Wakayama, which continues to pose a danger as the flames have not yet subsided.
11 Years Since Fifth Grader's Murder, Father Offers Flowers at the Scene and Bowed Before the Photo of His Son
On the 11th anniversary of his son Toshi's murder, Yoshio Morita visited the crime scene in Wakayama, paying respects with flowers and bowing before a photo of Toshi, while having discussions with the incarcerated murderer.
Four construction workers arrested on suspicion of abandoning a male corpse
Four construction workers have been arrested by Wakayama Prefectural Police for allegedly abandoning the corpse of a 40-year-old man, with police stating that the body was moved and hidden in various locations from December 26, 2023, to January 5, 2024.
It really is a cat. The Czech railways can only dream of such a station master
A cat named Jontama has been appointed the new station master at a railway station in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, continuing a nearly 20-year tradition that boosts tourism and prevents the station from financial collapse.