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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

NEW 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

NEW 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

The History and Mythology of Izumo and Matsue, Shimane Prefecture

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Exploring Shimane Prefecture’s Izumo and Matsue: Sacred Sites of Matchmaking and Mythology

2025.10.29

Shimane Prefecture, located in western Honshu. While a popular tourist destination within Japan, it remains a hidden gem largely undiscovered by foreign visitors. The Izumo and Mat

Calbee Potato Chips and Kameda Seika Happy Turn Collaboration Snack

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Japan’s Iconic Snacks Team Up in a Dream Collaboration! Calbee Potato Chips × Kameda Seika Happy Turn

2025.10.22

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,

BAKE & Cafe Bar “UNREAL” in Namba, Osaka

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Enjoy a luxurious breakfast in Osaka’s Namba – BAKE & Cafe Bar “UNREAL”

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

For sneakers and apparel, shop at “CARRYME”

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Find Your Destiny Pair in Japan. For Sneakers and Apparel, Shop at “CARRYME”

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