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2025.10.22

NEW Hello! I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ When it comes to Japanese souvenirs, sweets are definitely popular, right? Among them,

2025.10.15

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. This might be sudden, but are you a rice person or a bread person for breakfast? I’m definitely a bread person! So this ti

2025.10.09

Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Great news for those looking to buy sneakers or apparel as Japanese souvenirs! Starting

2025.09.26

Nishi-Awa in Tokushima Prefecture, located in Japan’s Shikoku region, is an area recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) for its beautiful rur

2025.09.24

Less than one month remains until the closing of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai! National Days, held almost daily at the Expo, celebrate the participation of official participants. Offici

2025.09.17

Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times.╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ When it comes to gourmet foods that always make it onto “must-eat in Japan” lists, sushi

2025.09.12

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

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