"Shirahama is Warm Even Without Pandas" - Junior High Students Launch "Shirahama Gacha," a Gashapon Souvenir of Scrap Knit Handkerchiefs
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First-year students from Shirahama Junior High School in Wakayama Prefecture, in collaboration with the Shirahama Connect Project, have jointly planned and developed "Shirahama Gacha," a gashapon souvenir made from scrap knit fabric handkerchiefs (25cm x 25cm). This initiative aims to promote Shirahama's "beautiful, warm, and relaxing hot spring culture" to domestic and international visitors, especially after the return of pandas. Sales are set to begin in June 2026 at tourist facilities and accommodations within Shirahama Town, contributing to sustainable tourism.