Kodawari Times
2026.03.18
NEW Soka City 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 along th
2026.03.11
NEW 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
experience Food&Drink Regions of Japan
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
2026.02.11
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
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
