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Aichi/Nagoya Gourmet Spot “Yabaton” Celebrates 9th Anniversary of Kansai Expansion with Tasting Event Report!

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Aichi/Nagoya Gourmet Spot “Misokatsu Yabaton” Celebrates 9th Anniversary of Kansai Expansion with Tasting Event Report!

2025.09.12

NEW Hello! I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. Among Nagoya’s local cuisine, known as “Nagoya-meshi,” the popular miso katsu from “Yabaton” is attracting attention not o

The Latest for 2025! 10 Recommended Souvenir Sweets from Gransta Tokyo at JR Tokyo Station

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10 Must-Buy Sweets at Gransta Tokyo in JR Tokyo Station

2025.09.05

Hello, this is Hakoboya, the souvenir promotion captain of Kodawari Times╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ When it comes to souvenirs from Japan that are easy to purchase, sweets are a popular choice

Traditional crafts and ribbon art exhibition by Japanese actor and artist Non

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Traditional Crafts × Ribbon Contemporary Art “NON Ribbon Exhibition: Mysterious and Cute Things. – Flocking Together -”

2025.08.27

Traditional crafts that are popular both domestically and internationally as art, and Japan’s cute culture that is spreading as a universal language. What kind of chemical re

Experience Japan's fascinating traditional culture and cuisine at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai!

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Experience Japan’s fascinating traditional culture and cuisine at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai!

2025.08.20

Four months have passed since the opening of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, with less than two months remaining. Events are being held at the venue that allow you to experience the c

Godan Miyazawa

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Godan Miyazawa: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Tea Kaiseki Experience That Delights All Five Senses at a Michelin-Starred Restaurant

2025.08.15

Nestled quietly in a traditional Kyoto townhouse in the serene Shimogyo district, Godan Miyazawa is a kaiseki restaurant that has continuously earned one Michelin star in the Miche

Report on the Japan Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo

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Japan Pavilion: Thinking about life through circulation. Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Report

2025.08.13

The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is currently being held under the theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” It is a place where wisdom from around the world comes

Traditional Japanese crafts discovered at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

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See, touch and experience traditional Japanese crafts at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

2025.08.04

Hello, this is Hakoboya, the souvenir advertising captain for Kodawari Times. This summer in Japan is hot again! Despite the scorching heat, the big event being held in Osaka is Ex

History and tourist information for Nakagawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture

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Nakagawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture, where you can find healing in Japan’s most beautiful countryside and clear streams

2025.08.01

Tochigi Prefecture is located in the northern part of the Kanto region. Nikko and Nasu are popular tourist destinations that can be reached from Tokyo. This time, we will introduce