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Japanese Incense Specialty Store “Kokoudo Namba Marui Store” in Namba, Osaka

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Japanese Incense Specialty Store “Kokoudo Namba Marui Store” in Namba, Osaka

2026.06.15

NEW Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. Everyone, try to imagine the scent that fills the air when you visit a temple while sightseeing in Japan. That unique fragrance, which

The “Quartz Shinsaibashi” complex has opened

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Enjoy a luxurious experience in Osaka. The mixed-use complex “Quartz Shinsaibashi” has opened

2026.06.12

NEW “Quartz Shinsaibashi” is a new attraction that has opened in Osaka, one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations. Kodawari Times attended a media preview held just before the g

“BIO-RAL Quartz Shinsaibashi,” a natural foods supermarket in Osaka

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Japanese Natural Foods Supermarket “BIO-RAL” has Opened in the Shinsaibashi Area of Osaka!

2026.06.12

NEW “Quartz Shinsaibashi,” a new destination in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district, opened on April 25. It is a mixed-use complex featuring shopping, dining, and a hotel. In this article, w

Enjoy Traditional Japanese Taiko Percussion with Ease Roland’s “TAIKO-1”

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Enjoy Traditional Japanese Taiko Percussion with Ease Roland’s “TAIKO-1”

2026.06.10

NEW Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Roland is a world-renowned electronic instrument brand that Japan is proud of. Roland, kno

“Kyoto Vegetable Jam”: Healthy, Handmade Jam from Japan

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Unique Gifts from Japan! Handmade Vegetable Jam Made with Vegetables from Kyoto

2026.05.31

Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital, is famous as a region where a wide variety of crops are gr

“Dashidori”—Drinkable Dashi in a Drip Bag

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Enjoy the Rich Umami Flavor of Japan in a Convenient and Healthy Way. “Dashidori”—Drinkable Dashi in Drip Bags

2026.05.29

Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ In 2013, Japanese cuisine was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage as part

A collaboration between “Milk Manju Tsukigesho,” a classic Osaka souvenir, and Animate

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A collaboration between “Milk Manju Tsukigesho,” a classic Osaka souvenir, “and animate”

2026.05.20

Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times. Do you all know about “Milk Manju: Tsukigesho,” a classic Osaka souvenir, and “animate,” the specialty st

“JEUGIA Sanjo Main Store”: A Recommended Music Store in Kyoto, Japan

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“JEUGIA Sanjo Main Store”: A Recommended Music Store in Kyoto, Japan

2026.05.19

Hi there, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Located in Sanjo, a popular tourist spot in Kyoto, is the music store “JEUGIA Sanjo Main S