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2026.04.15

NEW Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. When it comes to spots popular with foreign tourists, Kyoto is a top choice. While places like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Arashiyama are

2026.04.13

NEW Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. This might come out of the blue, but have any of you ever bought stationery as a souvenir from Japan? Notebooks, pens, stickers, stamp

2026.04.03

Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ The history of incense in Japan began with the introduction of Buddhism. Incense sticks an

2026.03.31

Hello! I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times.╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Stationery has been gaining attention in recent years as a popular Japanese souvenir. Its high

2026.03.20

Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ When it comes to popular Japanese souvenirs, sneakers are a must-have! With an abundance o

2026.03.18

Soka City (草加市) in Saitama Prefecture is well-connected to central Tokyo via the Tobu Skytree Line, which runs north-south through the city. Historically thriving as a post town al

2026.03.11

Foreign tourists love vermilion torii gates. Fushimi Inari Shrine’s “Thousand Torii Gates” in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward is a hugely popular tourist spot. Torii gates are a d

2026.03.09

I’m Hakoboya,╰(·ᴗ·)╯ the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times. In my articles, I introduce unique souvenirs born in Japan’s regions. This time, we’re in