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Shimenawa – A Traditional Japanese Decoration Marking Sacred Places

2026.01.09

At the Hachimangu Shrine in my village, every year around year-end, volunteers from the parishioners...

Sightseeing

Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, Tohoku Region
Abundant with Beautiful, Quintessentially Japanese Seasonal Vistas

2025.12.26

Yamagata City, the largest city in Yamagata Prefecture, located in the Tohoku region. Surrounded by ...

Food&Drink

Japan’s Fastest! Top 6 Recommended Items from the Hankyu Valentine’s Chocolate Expo 2026

2025.12.24

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. In Japan, often called a premium chocolate count...

Food&Drink

Sakura Masamune, a 400-year-old sake brewery, presents a new way to enjoy Japanese sake! “Maroya-Kan”

2025.12.22

Hello, I’m Rina, a writer for Kodawari Times. Winter has finally arrived in Japan. For sake lo...

Goods

After Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, it’s Yokohama’s turn! GREEN×EXPO2027 Official Goods is now available.

2025.12.19

Hello, I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ The Exp...

Goods

Japan-Born Cute Stuffed Animal “Monchhichi” × “THANK YOU MART” Collaboration Items Now Available

2025.12.17

Hello! I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ Do you ...

Goods

Sakai Kitchen in Sakai City, Osaka Branding traditional industries and promoting them domestically and internationally!

2025.12.10

Hello! I’m Hakoboya, the Souvenir Promotion Captain for Kodawari Times! ╭(·ᴗ·)╮╰(·ᴗ·)╯ The oth...

Sightseeing

Traditional crafts, cuisine, festivals, and more abound – Senshu Area, Osaka

2025.11.28

Osaka continues to draw attention as a major tourist destination in Japan. While popular spots like ...

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