Kamitonda, Wakayama

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Location of Kamitonda in Wakayama Prefecture.

Kamitonda (Japanese: 上富田町) is a town located in Nishimuro District, Wakayama, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 14,757 and a density of 256.69 persons per km.² The total area is 57.49 km.²

From 2002-2004, the ALT, English Teacher was Ted Wilbur. From 2004-2007, the ALT, English Teacher has been Peter "Fast and Furious" Katz

Kamitonda is located between the city of Tanabe and the beach-town of Shirahama. It is surrounded by mountains and is divided into 5 districts: Asso, Iwada, Ikuma, Oka and Ichinose. The most populated is Asso, where the train stops about once every three hours. A main bus also runs through Kamitonda starting in Tanabe and ending in Nakahechi. The bus runs about once every hour and a half.

The most celebrated event is the KuchiKumano Marathon which takes place every year in early February. Runners from all over the world and all over Japan come to participate in this beautiful race. One can run 5 Kilometers, Half a Marathon, or a full Marathon. The Marathon is organized by "Boss" Hirata and Yuko "Queen Bee" Mitani. Many hours are devoted to make sure that this amazing event runs smoothly.

Other notable residents include Seiji "The Astronaut" Ashiguchi and Mayumi "Saber Tooth" Matsumoto.

The Mayor is currently Mr. Koide, who took office in 2003.

While the town is small in population it is large in charm, kindness and heart.

There are three major super markets--Value House, Super Okuwa, and APiA/Acoop.

The town has 5 elementary schools, with students ranging from 6-12, one major Junior High School with a total student body of 450 students, and one High School.