Approximately one year has passed since the return of the pandas. Shirahama Town in Wakayama Prefecture, once a bustling tourist destination thanks to the "panda boom," has undergone a surprising transformation as Golden Week draws to a close and other areas become lively.

While there were concerns about a decline in visitors after losing their "absolute idol," Shirahama Town is actually showing unexpectedly strong performance.

From Adventure World's new initiatives to the mayor's new plans, we explore the current state of Shirahama Town, which shines even without pandas.

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