Media introducing Japan's beautiful things, item, people, and technologies

2026.04.03

NEW 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

NEW 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

2026.02.18

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times who can’t start my day without my morning coffee. On busy mornings, convenient and delicious drip coffee is perfect. Did yo

2026.02.16

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