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Wakayama Prefecture
Wakayama Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of Kansai region.
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Currency
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- Japanese
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Japanese - Time zones
UTC+9
UTC+9- Power plugs
- Type A/B
Power plugs
Type A, B · 100 V - Getting around
Drive on the left
Drive on the left
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Wakayama Prefecture, Japan · Population: 911K · Calling code: +81
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