Wakayamas
Wakayamas are residents of Wakayama Prefecture, a prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. In English, the plural form “Wakayamas” is uncommon; the usual terms are “Wakayama residents” or “people from Wakayama.” The Japanese demonym is Wakayama-jin.
Geography and demographics: The prefecture covers the southern part of the Kii Peninsula on the Pacific coast.
History and culture: The Kumano region in southern Wakayama is renowned for the Kumano Sanzan shrines and
Economy: The economy combines agriculture (with notable fruit production), forestry, and fisheries, alongside a growing tourism