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

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

2026.08.26

NEW “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

2026.08.26

NEW 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

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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

“Sensing Touch of Earth,” a café in Tokyo's Kappabashi Kitchenware Town

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“Sensing Touch of Earth,” a café in Tokyo’s Kappabashi Kitchenware Town. A unique spot where you can enjoy coffee, matcha, and theater

2026.07.27

Kappabashi Kitchenware Town in Tokyo is a popular tourist destination among international visitors. In this article, we’ll introduce “Sensing Touch of Earth,” the most popular café

CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA

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A Bakery Featuring Japan’s Cute Characters has Opened in Umeda, Osaka! “CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA”

2026.07.22

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. Chiikawa, the Japanese character that’s hugely popular around the world—especially in Asia! The “CHIIKAWA BAKERY,” which first opened

Hokkahokka-tei “Summer Body Maintenance Meals”

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The Perfect Bento for Beating the Summer Heat in Japan! Hokka Hokka Tei’s “Summer Body Maintenance Meal”

2026.07.21

Summer is finally here in full swing! While extreme heat is making headlines around the world, Japan has even coined the term “Kokushobi (cruelly hot day)” to describe days when th