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2026.10.10

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

2026.09.25

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

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