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2026.02.16
NEW When you think of Kyoto, images of temples and shrines like Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine come to mind, right? In fact, overseas traveler
2026.02.11
NEW Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Stationery is a popular item for souvenirs from Japan. Japanese-made stationery is know
2026.02.09
NEW The twenty-four solar terms divide the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter into six additional seasonal periods. The plum blossom, also known as the “Harutsugegusa （
2026.02.07
Ishikawa Prefecture’s Kaga region is recommended for those seeking undiscovered Japan—its local tourist spots, souvenirs, and gourmet cuisine. Following our previous feature
2026.02.04
Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times!╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Valentine’s Day on February 14th is just around the corner. In Japan, there’
2026.01.26
In recent years, regional areas across Japan have been gaining attention as travel destinations, not just urban centers. Japan’s regions hold hidden treasures—history, cultur
2026.01.23
January has arrived, marking the start of the full-fledged winter season. When it comes to winter tourism in Japan, many people likely have skiing as their primary goal, right? Ski
2026.01.09
At the Hachimangu Shrine in my village, every year around year-end, volunteers from the parishioners gather to make shimenawa (sacred ropes.) This year, as the caretaker of Hachima
