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2026.09.18
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
2026.09.17
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
