[Under Construction] Nanka Wakayama Kenjinkai will be revamping its online presence

Thank you for your continued interest, participation and support of Nanka Wakayama Kenjinkai, the prefectural association for Wakayama descendants in Southern California. Please find us on social media at Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Threads to keep up with our updates while we expand our online presence.

If you would like more information on our group or how to become a member, reach out to NWK Chairperson Atsuko Fisher at nwk.fisher2020 [at] gmail [dot] com.

Our annual summer picnic will be held July 20, 2025, at George Bellis Park in Buena Park, California. It is open to all Wakayama-ken descendants, family and friends. We hope to see you there!

[Announcement] Scholarship Opportunities 2020

The Nanka Wakayama Kenjinkai is excited to accept applications for scholarship program this year.  Please visit the following link for more information on requirements and for requesting application forms:

Scholarship Announcement 2020

Please spread the word to any family or friends who may be interested.

If you have any questions, please contact Jaymie Takeshita at jaymietake [at] gmail [dot] com

[Announcement] Wakayama Kenjinkai Worldwide Conference

NWK Members! If you're interested in attending the Wakayama Kenjinkai Worldwide Conference in November, please remember to contact Mr. Arichi by April 10! All details are below:

Outline

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Qfz8qoFDFgVW9rSFJmYmdldkRvTTFIYV9vZ1FMbTAzRE1r/view?usp=sharing

Overview

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Qfz8qoFDFgUFppRG8ySDN6WWhWM3FXcUduTFhrdXdaZldr/view?usp=sharing

Application Form

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QgwMzcAxid9KTPHMXAUTlxhZgW5a97WP/view?usp=sharing

Wakayama Homecoming Tours

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Qfz8qoFDFgWGx2LXJ4eDVyRTJLVV9kS0p6Z2E2SlZMOF9Z/view?usp=sharing

[Announcement] Scholarship Opportunities 2019

The Nanka Wakayama Kenjinkai is excited to accept applications for scholarships and our student ambassadorship to Wakayama Prefecture again this year.  Please visit the following link for more information on requirements and for requesting application forms:

Scholarship Announcement 2019

Please spread the word to any family or friends who may be interested.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by leaving a comment below, or sending an e-mail to Jaymie Takeshita at jaymietake [at] gmail [dot] com

Student Ambassador Reflection - Lindsay Masukawa

Lindsay Masukawa was selected as a student ambassador in 2016, and traveled to Wakayama Prefecture in July 2017 along with Jessica Lee.

Student Ambassador Reflection - Jessica Lee

Jessica Lee was selected as a student ambassador in 2016. She traveled to Wakayama Prefecture in July 2017 along with Lindsay Masukawa. 

[Announcement] Scholarship Opportunities 2017

The Nanka Wakayama Kenjinkai is excited to accept applications for scholarships and our student ambassadorship to Wakayama Prefecture again this year.  Please visit the following link for more information on requirements and for requesting application forms:

2017 NWK Scholarship Announcement

Please spread the word to any family or friends who may be interested.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by leaving a comment below, or sending an e-mail to Jaymie Takeshita at jaymietake [at] gmail [dot] com