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		<title>Uncovering Wakayama&#8217;s Literary Treasure: Honmachi Bunkado Bookstore</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[While the majority of bookstores follow supermarket-like policies, "Honmachi Bunkodo" plays an indispensable role in the local community.]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>Hi! It’s konkaz (<a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/konkazuk"><strong>@konkazuk</strong></a>).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>During the summer, my wife was holding an exhibition in her hometown in Wakayama Prefecture. While exploring unfamiliar parts of the city with my kids to pass the time, we came across an amazing bookstore.<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Back in London, I couldn’t get that bookstore out of my head, so I wrote a blog post about it.</p>



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    <ul class="toc-list open"><li><a href="#toc1" tabindex="0">After passing through the arcade&#8230; Whoa, what is this bookstore!?</a></li><li><a href="#toc2" tabindex="0">A bookstore the world really needs</a></li><li><a href="#toc3" tabindex="0">The books I bought this time</a></li></ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc1">After passing through the arcade&#8230; Whoa, what is this bookstore!?</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="510" height="369" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-copy-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18817" style="width:468px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-copy-1.jpg 510w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-copy-1-300x217.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Whenever I return to Japan for a short visit, I stay at my wife’s family home in Shimotsu for a few weeks. And when we head into Wakayama City, I always make sure to stop by &#8220;Crossroad&#8221;, a record store in the shopping street called Burakuri-dori.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It’s always a pleasant surprise that the store manager remembers me, despite the fact that I only visit once every few years. And at this store, I almost always find what I’m looking for.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>However, this time the timing was bad&#8230; Apparently, just before I came, a collector from China bought up a lot of records, and the jazz section was almost &#8220;empty&#8221;.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;Such a bummer&#8230; &#8220;.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Even though I was disappointed, I didn’t want to leave empty-handed after coming this far, so I bought a Barney Kessel record and left the store.<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>My daughter and I crossed the zebra crossing and kept heading west, checking out the local shops along the way, until we finally reached the end of the arcade.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8220;What now, Chandra?&#8221;<br><br>&#8220;Hmm&#8230;&#8221;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The vinyl record detector in my brain is telling me there’s something off to the right, so we cross the street and head north to check it out.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Sure enough, my eyes caught sight of a sign on a wagon outside the narrow entrance of a shop that said, &#8220;Used Records – 300 yen (tax included)&#8221;.<br><br><br>I looked at the door and saw the name &#8220;Honmachi Bunka-do&#8221; written in mosaic-style letters next to it. The shop’s appearance was similar to the charity shops commonly found in shopping streets across the UK.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As Chandra looked on, unable to conceal her despair, her father, with a gleam of excitement in his eyes, stepped into the shop&#8230;<br><br><br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc2">A bookstore the world really needs</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" width="383" height="295" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-02-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18818" style="width:401px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-02-2.jpg 383w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-02-2-300x231.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As I walked in, I found it wasn’t a charity shop but a typical bookstore.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8230;Or so it appeared at first, but something was unusual.<br><br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>This is not just a regular bookstore!!!</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>It&#8217;s unbelievably international.</strong><br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Just looking at the books on display, I couldn’t help but feel like I was falling into some kind of trap, and I couldn’t shake the feeling of danger.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Inside the store, there was a mix of new books, used books, and magazines, and they all seemed like survivors of some kind of selection process, giving off this intense vibe. I couldn’t help but gripping sweat on my forehead (even though I obviously couldn’t grip sweat with my forehead!).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The books that didn’t make the cut are probably destined for the blood-stained shredder hidden beneath the till by the shop owner.<br><br></p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">As I strolled around the store, I naturally began to feel a sense of &#8220;<strong>being surrounded by the world</strong>&#8220;, while also realising that, &#8220;<strong>although I know the names of these countries, I actually know nothing about them</strong>&#8220;.</h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>The bookshelves were full of titles that drew my interest to each country. <br><br>Therefore, I found myself instinctively reaching for a book.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">(I can almost picture the security guard in the control room behind the till, watching my every move on the CCTV cameras, chuckling to themselves, thinking, &#8220;Another one bites the dust&#8221;.) Damn it!..</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>Since the internet became widespread, society has quickly globalised, and it&#8217;s great that we can now access information from all over the world. However, AI recognises our interests from our past browsing history and automatically keeps presenting us with information and content it thinks will catch our attention.<br><br><br><br>What I think about here is that, despite the world being filled with things that could catch our interest, including international affairs, (and understanding them is, in the long run, a crucial element for our survival), with the progress of globalisation, my pleasures and interests are being narrowed down by AI. As a result, it feels like many things are slipping out of sight.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><strong>This is quite a dangerous situation.</strong><br><br></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">And I think something similar is happening in many bookstores, but  this &#8216;<strong>Honmachi Bunkodo</strong>&#8216; follows a different set of rules from the rest.</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>First, the books are arranged in a way that allows customers to naturally immerse themselves in the world, and because the latest releases aren’t prioritized, the people choosing books aren’t being pushed towards trends.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Furthermore, intriguing old books are mixed in with relatively newer ones on the same topic, so you can also enjoy the thrill of finding hidden gems like you would in a charity shop.<br><br></p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Knowing the world is the gateway to empathising with the culture and lives of people in other countries who are just like us, and this is likely the most important thing for living in today’s world.</strong></h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>In today’s globalised world, where most bookstores are run with supermarket-like policies, I believe <strong>the role of</strong> &#8220;<strong>Honmachi Bunkodo</strong>&#8220;, which takes a more entry-level position to help people step into the important zones of life, <strong>is incredibly significant for society</strong>.<br><br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc3">The books I bought this time</span></h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, here are the books I bought this time (with a reminder to myself to read them all properly).<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>On the first day, I selected some books, but with less than 200 yen in my wallet, I had to give up. I came back two days later and bought these:<br><br><br>① <strong>Understanding Islam for Ages 13 and Up</strong> <br>by Eiji Nagasawa<br><br>② <strong>Understanding Palestine from Around Secondary School Age</strong> <br>by Mari Oka, Satoshi Koyama, and Tatsushi Fujihara<br><br>③ <strong>A Journey Along the Nile</strong> <br>by Kazuyoshi Nomachi<br><br>④ <strong>Did the Nazis Do &#8220;Good Things&#8221;?</strong> <br>by Takuya Onodera and Daisuke Tano</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="454" height="326" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-01-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18822" style="width:428px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-01-1.jpg 454w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-01-1-300x215.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>Three days later, I stopped by again and purchased the following:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">① <strong>Spectator vol.50  Learning Media History Through Manga</strong><br><br>② <strong>My Dad Became a Net Right-Winger</strong> <br>by Daisuke Suzuki<br><br>③ <strong>54 Chapters to Understand Modern China</strong> <br>by Akira Fujino</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>Finally, I asked my wife to pick up a few more items for me—two books and a T-shirt as a souvenir:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">① <strong>For Those Studying the Middle East</strong> <br>by Kota Suechika &amp; Masaki Matsuo<br><br>② <strong>Understanding Ukrainefrom Around Secondary School Age</strong><br>by Satoshi Koyama &amp; Tatsushi Fujihara<br><br>③ <strong>A Tsumidoku T-shirt</strong> <br>with the slogan: &#8220;Buy more books than you can read—it must be all right.&#8221; (Brilliant!)</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>This bookstore was truly fascinating! <br><br>They use the second floor for events and also broadcast a podcast. The locals are incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing place in their community.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m not sure when I’ll be back, but the next time I visit Wakayama, I’ll make sure to stop by again.<br><br><br><br>Bye now,<br><br>konkaz</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">*You can read this blog post in Japanese from the link below.<br>👉 <a rel="follow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.konkaz.com/honmachibunkado/">商業主義にとらわれない独自のスタイルを持つ「本町文化堂」はカッコいい！</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:17:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>どうも。コンカズ&nbsp;(<a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/konkazuk"><strong>@konkazuk</strong></a>)&nbsp;と申します。<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">夏の間、カミさんが実家の和歌山で展覧会を開いていたので、その間、退屈しのぎに子供たちを連れて馴染みのない市内を散策していたのですが、途中で素晴らしい本屋を見つけました。</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">ロンドンに戻ってきても、その本屋のことが忘れられないので、ブログ記事にしました。</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc1">アーケードをくぐり抜けた先に&#8230; なんだこの本屋は！</span></h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">日本一時帰国の際には、毎回カミさんの実家 (下津) に数週間ステイするのですが、和歌山市に出てくると必ず立ち寄るのが、ぶらくり丁と呼ばれる商店街にある「クロスロード」というレコード屋。<br><br><br>そこの店長さんは、何年かに1度しか顔を出さない僕のことを覚えてくれているのがとても嬉しい。<br><br>でもって、この店では、たいてい僕の探しているものがすぐに見つかる。<br><br><br>ところが今回はタイミングが悪く、僕が来るちょっと前に、中国から訪れたコレクターの方がレコードをどっさり買い占めていったらしく、お目当てのジャズのセクションがほぼ &#8220;empty状態&#8221;。</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">「&#8230; 無念。」<br><br><br>無念ではあるが、ここまで来てこのまま帰るのはさらに悔しいので、とりあえずバーニー・ケッセルのレコードを一枚購入して店を出た。<br><br><br><br>横断歩道を渡り、娘といっしょに地元感を感じさせる個々の店を覗き見しながら、西へ西へと歩いていくと、そのうちアーケードの終わりに来てしまった。<br><br><br>「どうする、チャンドラ？」<br><br>「う〜ん。」<br><br><br>僕の脳内にあるレコード探知機が右斜め方向に何かがあると言っているので、とりあえず信号を渡って、北へ向かう。<br><br><br><br>すると案の定、とある店の狭い入り口の外に置かれているワゴンに貼られた「中古レコード・300円・税込」の札が視界に飛び込んできた。<br><br><br><br>ドアのほうに目をやると、その隣にはモザイク模様の文字で「<strong>本町文化堂</strong>」と書かれていて、店構え的にはイギリス国内の商店街に点在する「<strong>チャリティー・ショップ</strong>」に似たものがある。<br><br><br><br>ワクワクした父親の目を見て、絶望感を隠せないチャンドラをよそに、その父親は店の中に入っていった。<br><br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc2">世の中に必要な本屋</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="383" height="295" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-02-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18778" style="width:399px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-02-1.jpg 383w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/motomachi-02-1-300x231.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">いざ店に入ってみると、チャリティーショップではなく、普通の本屋だった。<br><br><br><br>&#8230;と、はじめは思ったのだが、何かが違う。<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><strong>「普通の」本屋ではない!!!</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><strong>どえりゃ〜、国際的なのである。</strong><br><strong>えびふりゃ〜どえりゃあうみゃあだぎゃ〜!</strong><br><br><br><br>まず並んでいる本からして、何か相手の術中にハマったような気がして、危険を感じざるを得ない。<br><br><br><br>店内では新書と古書？と雑誌が入り混じっており、さらには、並んでいるそれらが選抜を生き抜いた強者たちという雰囲気を漂わせていて、額に汗をにぎる。（額は握ることなんてできなくてもだ！）<br><br><br>選抜で敗れた負け犬たちの行き先はおそらく、女主人がレジの下に隠し持っている血に染まったシュレッダーの中であろう。<br><br></p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">ここでは、店内をストロールするうちに「<strong>自分は世界に包まれている</strong>」という感覚を、自然に思い出させてくれる一方で、自分が「<strong>これらの国の名前は知っているが、実はその中身については何も知らない</strong>」という事実に気づかされる。</h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>そして本棚には、各国への興味を引き立てるようなタイトルがズラリと並んでいる。<br><br><br>そんなんだから、思わず本に手が伸びてしまう。<br><br><br>（レジの裏の別室コントロールルームで、監視カメラ越しに僕の行動を見とどけたセキュリティーが、「また一人落ちたな」と含み笑いをしているのが脳裏に浮かぶ。）<br><br>チッ&#8230;<br><br><br><br><br>インターネットが普及して以来、社会が一気にグローバル化し、世界中の情報にアクセスできるようになったのはいい事だけど、AI が過去の閲覧記録から私たちの興味を認識し、私たちの関心を引きそうな情報やコンテンツを勝手に次々と提示してくる。<br><br><br><br>ここで思うことは、国際情勢を含め、世の中には少し手を伸ばせば興味を引かれる事柄であふれているのに、（そしてそれらを理解することは、長期的に見れば自身のサバイバルに関わる重要な要素となってくるのに）グローバル化の進展とともに、自分の快楽や関心がAIによって限定され、結果として多くの物事が視界から外れてしまう状況が生まれているように感じる。<br><br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>これはかなり危険な状態である。</strong><br><br><br></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">でもって、これと似たようなことがたくさんの本屋でも起こっているような気がするのだが、この「<strong>本町文化堂</strong>」は他の本屋とはルールが違う。</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>まず、来店した客が自然に世界に入っていけるように本の配置がなされており、それでいて特に最新刊の著書が優先されているわけではないので、選ぶ側がトレンドに誘導されることがない。<br><br><br>さらには、興味をそそるタイトルの古書が、同じテーマの比較的新しい本の間に混じっているので、チャリティー・ショップで掘り出し物を見つけるような楽しさも味わえる。<br><br></p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>世界を知るということは、他の国で暮らす、私たちと同じ人間の文化や生活に共感できるようになるための入り口となるので、今の時代を生きるのに最も重要なことのはずです。</strong></h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br><br>そして、グローバル化した今の時代、スーパーマーケット的なポリシーで運営される本屋が大多数を占める中、人間にとって大切なゾーンに入っていくための、これまた入口的なポジションをとっているこの「<strong>本町文化堂</strong>」<strong>の役割は、社会にとってとてつもなくデカい</strong>と思う。<br><br><br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc3">今回購入した書籍</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="340" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/camylla-battani.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18788" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/camylla-battani.jpg 510w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/camylla-battani-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">image by Camiylla Battani</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">というわけで、今回購入した本を（すべてしっかり読むという自戒を込めて）ここに記しておきます。</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">初日は本を選んだは良いが、サイフの中身が200円未満で断念。<br><br><br><br>２日後に戻って来て、これらを購入。<br><br><br>① <strong>13歳からのイスラーム</strong> <br> 長沢栄治<br>② <strong>中学生から知りたいパレスチナのこと</strong> <br> 岡真里・小山哲・藤原辰史<br>③ <strong>ナイル河紀行</strong> <br> 野町和嘉<br>④ <strong>検証　ナチスは「良いこと」もしたのか？</strong> <br> 小野寺拓也・田野大輔</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="454" height="326" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-01-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18822" style="width:436px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-01-1.jpg 454w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-01-1-300x215.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>その３日後に再び立ち寄ってこれらを購入。<br><br><br>① <strong>Spectator vol.50</strong> <strong>まんがで学ぶ メディアの歴史</strong><br><br>② <strong>ネット右翼になった父</strong> <br> 鈴木大介<br>③ <strong>現代中国を知るための54章</strong> <br> 藤野彰</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="431" height="332" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-02.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18790" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-02.jpg 431w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-02-300x231.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>最後にカミさんに頼んで、さらに2冊 + Tシャツのお土産<br><br><br>① <strong>中東を学ぶ人のために</strong> <br> 末近浩太・松尾昌樹<br>② <strong>中学生から知りたいウクライナのこと</strong> <br> 小山哲・藤原辰史<br>③ <strong>積読 Tシャツ</strong> ー Buy more books than you can read, it must be all right. と書いてある。<br>（素晴らしい！）</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="482" height="341" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-03.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18791" style="width:434px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-03.jpg 482w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/books-03-300x212.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>いやぁ&#8230; 面白い本屋でした。２階のスペースではイベントが行われ、さらにPodcastも配信してるということで、こんな素敵な本屋が存在して地元の人はラッキーですね。<br><br><br>次はいつになるかわからないけど、和歌山に来た時はぜひ立ち寄らせていただきます。<br><br><br><br><br>それではまた。<br><br>コンカズ</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">*この記事の英語ヴァージョンはこちらから<br>👉 <a rel="follow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.konkaz.com/honmachibunkado-english/">Uncovering Wakayama&#8217;s Literary Treasure: Honmachi Bunkado Bookstore</a></p>



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		<title>A Valuable Experience with the United Wakayama Youth Volleyball Team!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[konkaz]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:03:11 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>Hello! It’s konkaz (<a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/konkazuk"><strong>@konkazuk</strong></a>).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>This summer, my family and I were back in Japan for a short stay. <br><br><br>Knowing that our 14-year-old son loves volleyball, my wife had searched online in advance for a place in her hometown of Wakayama where he could join some practices, even if only for a short time.<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As luck would have it, our son was allowed to join the junior high school practice sessions of the &#8216;<strong>United Wakayama</strong>&#8216; volleyball community in Wakayama City.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>So, this article is a report about that valuable experience.<br></p>



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    <ul class="toc-list open"><li><a href="#toc1" tabindex="0">Incredible! &#8220;United Wakayama&#8221;</a></li><li><a href="#toc2" tabindex="0">The coaches are truly considerate!</a></li><li><a href="#toc3" tabindex="0">Let&#8217;s support United Wakayama!</a></li></ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc1">Incredible! &#8220;United Wakayama&#8221;</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-01.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18103" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-01.jpg 510w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-01-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">&#8216;United Wakayama Youth&#8217;, launched in 2022, is a community team for junior high school students (secondary school in the UK) that focuses on enhancing their volleyball skills in a fun way outside of school club activities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It started with just a small group, but now a good number of people are participating.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Although it hasn&#8217;t been that long since its founding, I understood why so many people are drawn to it after participating in the training. I thought to myself, &#8216;Ah, that makes sense!&#8217;<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The reason is that&#8230;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Each staff member passionately coaches the kids, and even in the intense practices, there are always elements designed to make the experience enjoyable!</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>Each warm-up stretch and strength training session includes a creative, game-like element that excites the children&#8217;s desire to challenge themselves, and you can always see smiles all around.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>This approach helps kids naturally develop the muscles required for playing while having fun.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>By the way, my son T.K. also joined the girls&#8217; volleyball practice on Saturdays, in addition to the Sunday sessions, as the only boy. Although he was initially very nervous and stiff, the kind staff took great care of him, even bringing in a boy from the boys&#8217; team to help out at times. He received a lot of support!<br><br></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="397" height="331" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-03.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18105" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-03.jpg 397w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-03-300x250.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">T.K., surrounded by the OGs who helped him on the first day, couldn’t hide his smile.</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>If your child has entered junior high school but isn&#8217;t quite happy because there&#8217;s no volleyball club, the coaching isn&#8217;t passionate enough, or there are too few practice hours, then &#8216;<strong>United Wakayama Youth</strong>&#8216; <strong>is definitely worth checking out!</strong></p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc2">The coaches are truly considerate!</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="425" height="320" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-02.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18104" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-02.jpg 425w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-02-300x226.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">On the last day, a big thank you to Takaharu Hiki (far right) and all the other staff members.</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">What amazed me during this participation was how the skills of almost all the United kids, including serving, receiving, and spiking, were impressively consistent.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Volleyball involves a series of quick, coordinated plays, so if each player’s skills are not at a certain level, it can be difficult to enjoy the game as a team.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading">However, the staff members at United Wakayama Youth provide meticulous coaching to each player at an exceptional level, so there’s nothing to worry about.</h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>In most school club activities, there is usually just one teacher in charge, and if you&#8217;re lucky, there might be an additional coach.<br><br>This makes it challenging to provide personalized instruction to each child. In contrast, at United Wakayama, there are always several staff members (in addition to those shown in the photos), and they sometimes bring in current high school volleyball players to assist, allowing them to support children at different skill levels at the same time.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Our T.K. received detailed advice on aspects like the hitting point for spikes, the way to swing the arm, and the timing before the hit, which provided him with a lot of inspiration. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>Therefore, the environment was <strong>full of enthusiasm</strong>.<br><br></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The passion of the staff clearly resonates with the kids, and it&#8217;s evident that these intense 7-9 pm training sessions have become something they look forward to each week.</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>This combination of &#8216;gentleness and strictness&#8217; contributes to the &#8216;enjoyment&#8217; and establishes a routine of healthy sweating.<br><br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc3">Let&#8217;s support United Wakayama!</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="482" height="327" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-04-2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18108" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-04-2.jpg 482w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-04-2-300x204.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One thing that caught my attention during practice was their uniforms. <br><br><br>If you take a good look, you’ll notice that the uniforms feature the <strong>names of sponsors</strong> who support &#8216;United Wakayama Youth&#8217; all over them.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>I don&#8217;t fully understand the details about sponsorship, but considering that the children from &#8220;United Wakayama&#8221; will be participating in tournaments and striving for success, travel expenses and other costs will likely be necessary.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Unfortunately, the current sponsorship application period seems to have ended, but if you are interested in contributing to the future of the children at United Wakayama, be sure to check out their Facebook page. <br>👉 <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/team.united.9/?locale=ja_JP">UNITED WAKAYAMA</a></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>Anyway, that concludes the article for today. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Takaharu Hiki and the staff he leads, the alumni and former members, and the wonderful youth team players with their great smiles, for providing our T.K. with such a valuable experience.<br><br><br><br>Thank you very much indeed.<br><br>konkaz</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">*You can read this blog post in Japanese from the link below.<br>👉 <a rel="follow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.konkaz.com/united-wakayama/">和歌山ユナイテッド和歌山ユースの中学生バレーボールチームに短期間参加させていただきました！</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[konkaz]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:24:27 +0000</pubDate>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>どうも。コンカズ&nbsp;(<a rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/konkazuk"><strong>@konkazuk</strong></a>)&nbsp;と申します。<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">夏の間、イギリスから家族で一時帰国していたのですが、日本滞在期間中に、少しでも息子(14歳)に大好きなバレーボールをプレイさせてあげたい！ということで、カミさんが実家の和歌山で、短期でも練習に参加させてくれるところをGoogle検索。</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">すると、めちゃめちゃラッキーなことに、和歌山市のバレーボールコミュニティー「<strong>ユナイテッド和歌山</strong>」の中学生の練習に混ぜてもらうことができました。<br><br><br>というわけで、今回はその貴重な体験のレポート記事となっております。</p>



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    <ul class="toc-list open"><li><a href="#toc1" tabindex="0">とにかくスゴイ!「<strong>ユナイテッド和歌山</strong>」</a></li><li><a href="#toc2" tabindex="0">コーチ勢の配慮が行き届いている！</a></li><li><a href="#toc3" tabindex="0">「<strong>ユナイテッド和歌山</strong>」を応援しよう！</a></li></ul>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc1">とにかくスゴイ!「<strong>ユナイテッド和歌山</strong>」</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="510" height="383" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-01.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18103" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-01.jpg 510w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/united-01-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">「ユナイテッド和歌山ユース」は、中学生を対象に2022年に立ち上げられた、子供たちが楽しみながらバレーボールの技術を向上させることを目的とした、学校の部活動外のチームコミュニティ。</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">ほんの少人数から始まったようですが、現在ではかなりの人数が参加しています。 <br><br><br>創立してからまだそこまで年月が経っていないにも関わらず、ここまで人が集まってくる理由は、今回練習に参加させていただいて「ああ、なるほど！」と思いました。<br><br><br><br>その理由はと言うと&#8230;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>それぞれのスタッフが情熱を持って子供達を指導しているのと、きびしい練習の中にも常に</strong>「<strong>楽しめる要素</strong>」<strong>が組み込まれている!</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>といったところでしょうか。<br><br><br><br>本格的な練習に入る前に行われるストレッチや筋トレの一つ一つには、子供たちのチャレンジ精神をくすぐる「一風変わったゲーム感覚」が巧みに取り入れられており、みんなの笑顔が絶えません。<br><br><br><strong>このやり方だと、プレイするのに必要な筋肉が楽しみながら自然と身についてしまいます。</strong><br><br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">ちなみにウチの息子の T.K は、日曜の練習以外に、土曜日の女子バレーの部にも「オス一匹」で参加させていただいたのですが (笑)、はじめは緊張でガチガチ状態だったにも関わらず、優しいスタッフが常に面倒を見てくれて (時には男子バレーの子をわざわざ招いてくれて！）かなり助けられました。<br><br></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="397" height="331" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-03.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18105" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-03.jpg 397w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-03-300x250.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">初日にお世話になったOGの皆さんに囲まれて笑顔を隠せないT.K.</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>中学校に入ったはいいけど、「バレーボール部がない」または「バレーボール部はあるけど、どうも指導者がイケてない」、「練習時間が少ない」などの理由で、不完全燃焼のお子さんを抱えている親は「<strong>ユナイテッド和歌山ユース</strong>」<strong>を要チェックです！</strong><br><br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc2">コーチ勢の配慮が行き届いている！</span></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="425" height="320" src="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-02.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-18104" style="width:459px;height:auto" srcset="https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-02.jpg 425w, https://www.konkaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/United-02-300x226.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">最終日にお世話になった日置 崇晴さん(一番右)他、スタッフの皆さん</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">今回の参加で驚いたのが、サーブ、レシーブ、スパイクと、ユナイテッドの子供達ほぼ全員のスキルが安定していること。<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">バレーボールは、スピードをともなう連携プレーの連続で、個人個人のスキルが一定のレベルに達していないと、チームとして楽しむことが難しいスポーツではあります&#8230;<br></p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>が、ユナイテッド和歌山ユースのスタッフメンバーの方々は「これでもかっ！」というレベルで一人一人に丁寧に指導してくれるので、何の心配もありません。</strong></h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>学校の部活動の場合、恐らく担当の先生が1人いて、ラッキーならコーチがもう1人ついているというのが通常だと思います。<br><br>そのため、子供たち一人一人のレベルに合わせて指導するのは難しいですが、ユナイテッド和歌山では常に複数のスタッフ（上の写真以外にもいます）がいるうえ、時には現役高校生のバレーボール選手も招いて練習に取り組んでいるため、さまざまなレベルの子供たちに同時に対応することが可能です。<br><br><br>ウチのT.K.もスパイクの際の打点の位置、腕の振り下ろし方、打つ前の溜めるタイミングなど、細かいところまでアドバイスをいただいて、かなりのインスピレーションを受けていました。<br><br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">というわけで<strong>とにかく熱気ムンムン</strong>です。<br><br></p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>スタッフの情熱が子供達にも確実に伝わっていて、この7時−9時の猛練習が週の楽しみになっているのが手にとってわかります。</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br><br>この「優しくて厳しい」が「楽しさ」につながっていて、健康的な汗を流すサイクルが作られています。<br><br><br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><span id="toc3">「<strong>ユナイテッド和歌山</strong>」を応援しよう！</span></h2>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><br>さて、練習中に気になったことの１つが、彼ら彼女らが来ているユニフォーム。<br><br><br>よく見てみると、「ユナイテッド和歌山ユース」を応援している<strong>スポンサーの名前</strong>がユニフォームの至る所に綴られています。<br><br><br><br>スポンサー関連の事情は僕にはよくわかりませんが、「和歌山ユナイテッド」の子供たちがこれから大会に出場して活躍していくことを考えると、遠征費用なども必要となってくると思います。<br><br><br><br>残念ながら現時点でのスポンサー申し込み期間は終わってしまっているようですが、今後和歌山ユナイテッドの子供たちの将来に貢献することに興味がある方は、こちらのFacebookも要チェックです。<br> 👉 <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/team.united.9/?locale=ja_JP">UNITED WAKAYAMA</a><br><br><br><br><br>というわけで今回の記事は以上となりますが、最後に、ウチのT.K.に貴重な体験をさせてくれた、日置さん率いるスタッフの皆さん、OB+OGの皆さん、そして笑顔が素晴らしいユースチームの選手の皆さんにこの場を借りて感謝申し上げます。<br><br><br><br>どうもありがとうございました。<br><br><br><br>コンカズ</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">*この記事の英語ヴァージョンはこちらから<br>👉 <a rel="follow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.konkaz.com/united-wakayama-english/">A Valuable Experience with the United Wakayama Youth Volleyball Team</a></p>
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