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2025.11.10

NEW Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ There are less than two months left in the year now. Japan is gradually getting colder,

2025.11.05

NEW Have you ever heard of Asuka Village in Nara Prefecture? This peaceful countryside area is filled with ancient tombs and temples, where history and nature blend in harmony. Once th

2025.10.31

Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times.╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Vending machines are a part of Japanese culture. Vending machines are a part of Japanese

2025.10.29

Shimane Prefecture, located in western Honshu. While a popular tourist destination within Japan, it remains a hidden gem largely undiscovered by foreign visitors. The Izumo and Mat

2025.10.22

Hello! I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ When it comes to Japanese souvenirs, sweets are definitely popular, right? Among them,

2025.10.15

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. This might be sudden, but are you a rice person or a bread person for breakfast? I’m definitely a bread person! So this ti

2025.10.09

Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Great news for those looking to buy sneakers or apparel as Japanese souvenirs! Starting

2025.09.26

Nishi-Awa in Tokushima Prefecture, located in Japan’s Shikoku region, is an area recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) for its beautiful rur