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Sakai Kitchen in Sakai City, Osaka

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Sakai Kitchen in Sakai City, Osaka Branding traditional industries and promoting them domestically and internationally!

2025.12.10

NEW Hello! I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ The other day, we tallied the results of a survey about Japanese souvenirs we ran on th

Traditional crafts, cuisine, festivals, and more abound Senshu Area, Osaka

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Traditional crafts, cuisine, festivals, and more abound – Senshu Area, Osaka

2025.11.28

Osaka continues to draw attention as a major tourist destination in Japan. While popular spots like Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are well-known within the city itself, Osaka Prefectu

Autograph Daruma Journey: Touring Five Hotels Across Japan

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Collect Daruma Dolls While Touring Hotels Across Japan! Autograph Daruma Journey

2025.11.26

In 2025, Japan saw the fastest-ever growth in international visitors, surpassing 30 million. Centered around Osaka, host city of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, a rush of luxury hotel

History and Tourism Information for Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Japan's Premier Hot Spring Destination

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Beppu City, Oita Prefecture: Japan’s Premier Onsen Resort. A Journey to Heal Body and Soul

2025.11.21

Japan, the land of Onsen(Hot Springs). While Onsen can be found throughout the country, Oita Prefecture is Japan’s most famous Onsen destination. Within Oita, Beppu City boas

Discover Japan like never before! For local tours, choose TOMOGO!

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Discover Japan Like Never Before! For Local Tours, Choose TOMOGO!

2025.11.14

Kodawari Times has introduced the history, stories, and locally produced goods passed down through generations across Japan. To discover truly charming Japanese souvenirs, it’

Christmas Advent Calendar 2025

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Perfect for winter souvenirs from Japan! Christmas Advent Calendar 2025

2025.11.10

Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ There are less than two months left in the year now. Japan is gradually getting colder,

Asuka Village Nara Travel Guide: Taste Local Cuisine at Mendo-ya, a 100-Year-Old Restaurant Famous for Asuka Nabe

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Asuka Village Nara Travel Guide: Taste Local Cuisine at Mendo-ya, a 100-Year-Old Restaurant Famous for Asuka Nabe

2025.11.05

Have you ever heard of Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture? This peaceful countryside area is filled with ancient tombs and temples, where history and nature blend in harmony. Once th

JR Shin-Osaka Station now features a vending machine for Japanese umbrella brand “Wpc.”

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Japan’s umbrella brand “Wpc.” vending machine has arrived at JR Shin-Osaka Station!

2025.10.31

Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times.╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Vending machines are a part of Japanese culture. Vending machines are a part of Japanese