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“SOU・SOU Tabi” | Japanese-Made Tabi Socks as Souvenirs

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A Specialty Store for Traditional Japanese footwear—Jikatabi (Tabi Shoes)—Has Reopened in Kyoto! “SOU・SOU Tabi”

2026.09.10

NEW Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for the Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Have you heard of “SOU・SOU,” a textile brand from Kyoto? It’s a brand known for its co

Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Onsen DOGO ART

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Experience Art in a Yukata in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture! “Mika Ninagawa with EiM × Dogo Onsen DOGO ART”

2026.09.10

NEW Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most renowned hot spring resorts. In addition to its charm as a hot spring town, the area is home to a community r

Review of “Samoyed Cafe moffu, Osaka Shinsaibashi”

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Come to Ame-mura in Osaka to be Soothed by Fluffy Dogs! “Samoyed Cafe moffu Osaka Shinsaibashi”

2026.08.31

Hello! I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. Cat cafes, owl cafes, Shiba Inu cafes, and more… cafes where you can interact with cute animals are popular as a uniquely Japanese sub

Kura Sushi's Premium Brand, “Muten Kura Shinjuku” | Tokyo Gourmet

Food&Drink

Kura Sushi’s High-End Brand Opens a New Location! Premium Conveyor-Belt Sushi Restaurant “Muten Kura Shinjuku”

2026.08.28

“Kura Sushi” is a popular conveyor-belt sushi chain known for its commitment to “Muten” (no additives)—meaning it avoids the four major additives, such as chemical seasonings—as we

Hoshino Resorts' “OMO Kansai Airport” Hotel Craft Beer Bar

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“OMO Kansai Airport by Hoshino Resorts”, Enjoy the Craft Beer Bar Where You Can Sip Yona Yona Ale

2026.08.27

Hoshino Resorts is one of Japan’s leading hotel operators. While the company operates a variety of accommodation facilities—including hot spring inns and resort hotels—it has been

Yona Yona Beerise: Osaka's New Craft Brewery Experience Near Kansai Airport

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YOHO BREWING, one of Japan craft beer brewers, has opened “Yona Yona Beerise,” an experiential brewery, in Rinku Town, Osaka.

2026.08.05

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. Midsummer is now in full swing in Japan. On hot days like this, you just want to drink a cold beer. Today, I’d like to introduce “YOHO

“Yodoyabashi Gate Tower,” a New Landmark in Yodoyabashi, Osaka

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A New Hotspot Has Opened in Yodoyabashi, Osaka! Introducing the Must-Visit Shops at “Yodoyabashi Gate Tower”

2026.08.03

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. Yodoyabashi is known as an office district in Osaka lined with banks and corporate headquarters. With a history of development as the

“SAKImoto Bakery and More Osaka Business Park Store” Opens

Food&Drink

A New Spot Perfect for Breakfast, Lunch, and Coffee has Opened Near Osaka Castle! “SAKImoto bakery and more Osaka Business Park Store”

2026.07.31

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. The Kansai region—centered around Kyoto, Kobe, and Osaka—is a highly competitive market with high bread consumption and a concentratio