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2026.10.23

NEW Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ There are fewer than six months to go until the opening of “GREEN×EXPO 2027,” the internat

2026.10.21

NEW Located in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto—known as the birthplace of Japanese green tea—is the 100-year-old tea shop “Ujitawara Seichajyo.” Its direct sales shop, the Ujitawara Seichajyo Ch

2026.10.19

NEW Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Have you ever walked around town in Japan during the summer and seen people working while

2026.09.25

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a popular tourist destination in Kyoto, known for its quintessentially Japanese scenery. Sanneizaka (sannenzak

2026.09.23

Hi there, I’m Hakobouya, the Souvenir Captain of Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Guitars made in Japan by the world-renowned instrument manufacturer “Fender” are beloved by fans ove

2026.09.20

Hi, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times. The “Kawasaki City Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum,” where you can enjoy original artwork and video exhibits from “Doraem

2026.09.18

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

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