Kodawari Times
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
NEW 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
2026.02.04
Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times!╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Valentine’s Day on February 14th is just around the corner. In Japan, there’
