Why WAKAYAMA? Birth episode of a global hit glove with a Japanese

What is "WAKAYAMA"? Did you know that there is a ski glove named "WAKAYAMA"? Is it the signature model of a famous rider? The answer is NO. And the people of Wakayama seem to think so. "Gloves made in Wakayama"

HESTRA, Ski/Snowboard Information Media

HESTRA Wakayama, size 9

Why WAKAYAMA? Birth episode of a global hit glove with a Japanese

HESTRA Wakayama, size 9

Gloves/Gloves, Ski/Snowboard Information Media

Gloves/Gloves, Ski/Snowboard Information Media

Why WAKAYAMA? Birth episode of a global hit glove with a Japanese

Why WAKAYAMA? Birth episode of a global hit glove with a Japanese

Gloves/Gloves, Ski/Snowboard Information Media