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We will tell you about the culture, tourist attractions, and specialties of each region of Japan. We work with a variety of companies in Japan.
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We work with restaurants, travel agencies, education, sports, and local governments. In fact, there are many companies in Japan that would like to see more tourism and have their products known to people overseas, but rural areas and small stores are having a very hard time expanding their recognition. We opened this website to introduce delicious foods, sightseeing spots, and recommended Japanese products that are not listed in tourist brochures or on the Internet, from our perspective.

20/09/2024

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6 Recommended Parasols to Buy in Japan
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●What is the role of the parasol?
A parasol is effective not only in protecting against sunburn by blocking ultraviolet rays, but also in protecting against heat. A parasol that can be used in both sunny and rainy weather can also provide peace of mind in the event of a sudden shower! Let’s take a look at some recommended parasols in Japan.

●ZENTENKOU FOLD 55cm
The all-weather folding umbrella “ZENTENKOU Fold 55cm” is a hit product of Japan's largest umbrella brand “Waterfront”, which has sold over 200 million umbrellas in total.　With a UV cut rate of 99.9%, a light blocking rate of 99.99% or higher, a heat blocking effect, wind resistance, and water repellency level 4, it is highly functional, but at an affordable price of 2,000 yen excluding tax.

●Pokeflat Sunshade 50cm Fold Japanese Pattern
Another new product from Waterfront: a new thin folding umbrella, Pocket Flat, a mainstay product launched on April 1, 2024, with a UV cut rate of 99.9%, a light blocking rate of over 99.99%, and a Japanese pattern umbrella design for foreign visitors to Japan, which is also a heat shield. It is perfect not only for yourself but also as a souvenir of your trip to Japan.
Price : 2200 yen (tax included).

●because “Super Light Umbrella”
The because Super Light Series uses fabrics with 100% light shielding, 100% ultraviolet (UV) shielding, and water resistance of 2,000 mm or higher, so the body surface temperature can be as low as -15°C or higher, which can be expected to prevent heat stroke. It is also effective in preventing sunburn. The popular petal design with bi-color piping is priced at 3,850 yen (tax included).

●DAILY THINGS “FOLDLESS UMBRELLA”
A folding umbrella for both sunny and rainy weather, sold by Funakubo Orimono, a woven fabric and umbrella manufacturer established in 1924. It is a Japanese-made umbrella that is the culmination of the company's craftsmanship.
In addition to waterproof and water-repellent processing, it has a UV cut rate of 99% and is a 2-way umbrella that can be used in both long and foldable forms. Price: 16,500 yen (tax included).

●Logos “Solar Block Parasol ”
Sold by the outdoor brand “LOGOS,” this is a large-sized sports parasol with a diameter of approximately 130 cm that can be used in both sunny and rainy weather, with an amazing “UV-CUT rate of 99.9% or more” and “light shielding rate of 99.99% or more. It is also made of water-repellent and waterproof fabric, so it can cope with sudden rain.
Price: 5,940 yen (tax included).

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/goods/parasols-available-in-japan/

19/09/2024

Coming soon!🤩
EXPO JAPAN

We will exhibit at Tourism Expo Japan 2024, the world's largest travel festival, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from September 26th to 29th!

KOUSOKU OFFSET CO.,LTD will be holding the “Regional Solution Project (Hakobunet) Created by Everyone on the Theme of Travel”.
We have developed various products to connect inbound demand to regional creation.
(1) Create! DXing x Travel(Souvenir gift for monitored experience) → DX tool for inbound Hakoboya
(2) Create! Encounter x Travel → On-demand media for overseas
(3) Create! Memories x Travel → Support and sales promotion of local souvenirs

Through the above three projects, we will create satisfaction for travelers visiting Japan and realize regional creation together with everyone at the event.
Please stop by our booth (Booth No. L-015).

ツーリズムEXPOジャパン

13/09/2024

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THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection
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●Directly connected to JR Osaka Station West Exit
On July 31, JR West Hotels and Marriott International, a global hotel brand, partnered to create THE OSAKA STATION HOTEL, Autograph Collection, located in the JR Tower Osaka, a new station building directly connected to the west exit of JR Osaka Station, It is located in the JR Tower Osaka, a new station building directly connected to the west exit of JR Osaka Station.

●Hotel lobby with attention to detail
The concept of the hotel is a journey through time and space, and the front desk on the 29th floor is an island shaped in the image of an old station ticket gate. The center of the hotel lobby is designed to resemble the plaza of the first Osaka Station, and at the “WATER STATION” you can enjoy delicious water, a modern evolution of the “FURUMAI MIZU” that healed travelers in the Edo period.

●All rooms are above the 30th floor
All guestroom floors are from the 30th to the 38th floor, and all rooms are on the 30th floor or higher. There are a total of 418 guest rooms, including 8 suites, 208 twin rooms, and 202 king rooms. All rooms offer a panoramic view of the Osaka cityscape.
The room number indicator in each room is based on the motif of a train station or railroad, such as a railroad signal light.

●Restaurants where you can enjoy a buffet
The concept of the restaurant is “a dining car of a luxury train.” The restaurant has 147 seats. The buffet-style menu offers more than 80 dishes prepared with French and Japanese techniques using ingredients from various regions of Japan and around the world.
There is also a restaurant where you can enjoy teppanyaki and afternoon tea.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/sightseeing/the-osaka-station-hotel/

11/09/2024

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A sacred place for Danjiri!
Recommended Sightseeing in Kishiwada
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●What is the Danjiri Festival?
The Danjiri Festival, one of Kishiwada's representative festivals, is a festival in which people, plants, trees, birds, and animals are decorated on wheeled carts, which are pulled along by hayashi (a traditional form of Japanese festival music). It originated in 1703 when Nagayasu Okabe, lord of Kishiwada Castle, prayed for a good harvest.

●Danjiri Festival
Japan's largest danjiri festival is held twice a year, in September and October. The Danjiri Festival on September 14 and 15 features a wild “danjiri” pulling ceremony. The biggest highlight of the festival is the “yarimawashi,” in which 400 to 1,000 men pull the danjiri, which has a maximum weight of over 4 tons, on two ropes and turn corners at breakneck speed!

●Kishiwada Castle
A representative historical structure of Kishiwada, the castle was built in 1334, and the castle tower was constructed in 1585. The original five-story castle tower was destroyed by lightning in 1827, and the current tower was built in 1954 with three stories and three floors. The highlight is the “Kishiwada Castle Garden: Hachijin no Niwa.”

●Gofuso
This modern Japanese-style building with a circular Japanese garden is located next to the moat of Kishiwada Castle (south side). It was built in the early Showa period (1926-1945) on the site of the former teahouse of Kishiwada Castle as a villa of the Terada Zaibatsu, a businessman. Currently, it is used as a Japanese restaurant, Kishiwada Gofuso.

●Daitokuji Temple
This mountain temple is located on Mt. Ush*taki, a popular spot for viewing the autumn leaves. The Tahoto, built in the Muromachi Period (1336-1573), is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
In autumn, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Tahoto and the bright vermilion of the autumn leaves.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/sightseeing/danjiri-festival-in-kishiwada-city/

04/09/2024

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September 4 is Kushikatsu Anniversary!
What is the charm of Kushikatsu?
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●What is Kushikatsu?
Kushikatsu, a staple of Osaka cuisine, was born in the Shinsekai area, known for Tsutenkaku Tower. It is said to be about 100 years ago. At that time, many laborers worked in the Shinsekai neighborhood. As a cheap and quick meal for them, they battered beef and fried it in oil.
There are 300 to 400 kushikatsu restaurants in Shinsekai, which attract many tourists!

●Kushikatsu or Kushi-age?
In Osaka, it is called kushikatsu, but in Tokyo and other parts of the Kanto region, many people call it kushi-age. In contrast to Kansai’s kushikatsu, which refers to a single ingredient on a single skewer, kushi-age is a style of stabbing that combines several ingredients, such as meat and vegetables. Although there are other minor differences, the style of skewering is the same in both cases, so either way you call it!

●The Rule No Double-Dipping
There is a “No double-dipping” rule when eating kushikatsu. At a kushikatsu restaurant, there is a container of sauce on the table, which is shared by customers! The rule is that you are not allowed to put an uneaten skewer in the container.
Putting the skewers in the sauce once they are in your mouth is not hygienic, as it can cause the sauce to go rancid.
Observe this rule when eating kushikatsu!

●September 4 is Kushikatsu Day!
The Japan Kushikatsu Association, which designated September 4 as Kushikatsu Anniversary, is committed to preserving kushikatsu culture and promoting the kushikatsu industry. They even created a kushikatsu fairy character, Kushinyoro, and made him into a smartphone case.
Very cute character, you will want to wear it.

●Let's Eat Kushikatsu!
Kushikatsu is a dish where each person can choose his or her favorite ingredients to eat without worrying about the other person. The seasonings can be changed to suit each person’s taste, and even the same ingredients can have different flavors with different seasonings, making it a fun dish.
Everyone, let’s eat delicious kushikatsu and be happy today and tomorrow!

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/what-is-kushikatsu/

28/08/2024

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KITTE Osaka & Barchica03, the Latest Gourmet Spots Near Osaka Station!
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●New Gourmet Food Around JR Osaka Station
The new station building, which opened on July 31 and is directly connected to the west exit of JR Osaka Station, offers a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, cafes, and bars. In this issue, we will introduce some of the gourmet spots of note at KITTE Osaka (in JP Tower Osaka) and Barchica03 (in Inogate Osaka). A must-see for those who love Osaka gourmet food, Japanese food and drinks!

●Kakuuchi Ono no Hanare (KITTE Osaka, B1F)
On the first basement floor, there is a side street called “Umeyoko” where you can casually enjoy drinking, based on the concept of a hangout for adults.
At “Kakuuchi Ono no Hanare,” you can enjoy Kyushu’s ingredients and sake. The dishes using seasonal fish are exquisite. A wide variety of sake and shochu are available, making this a recommended place for those who love to drink.

●Kakuuchi Ono no Hanare (KITTE Osaka, B1F)
A new form of “Kohaku”, a French restaurant in the Osaka Kita area with a long line of customers. The existing menu has been brushed up with slightly extravagant ingredients and can be enjoyed with wine.
The restaurant has a very stylish atmosphere in a bright, open space.
Try the most recommended menu item, “French Black Truffle Scrambled Eggs.”

●Wasurenagusa Annex Sake Place Suzume(Barchica03, 5F)
Barchica03 offers a lively Osaka atmosphere with many deep eateries targeting office workers in Umeda.This is a new restaurant affiliated with “Wasurenagusa,” a famous Tachinomi (stand-up drinking) spot in Osaka with a long line of customers. This izakaya offers a variety of Japanese dishes such as fresh sashimi, sushi, yakitori, and oden. The counter is the main area, so it is recommended for drinking alone.

●BLUE YARD (Barchica03, 3F)
This is a new format of the prestigious jazz club BLUE NOTE inTokyo. It is a complex store that seamlessly links three businesses: a dining area offering modern American cuisine, a café stand offering baked goods, sandwiches, and other snacks, and a record store. Live music is performed in the dining area on an irregular basis, so be sure to check it out! Recommended for those who want to enjoy music and food.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/gourmet-at-kitte-osaka-and-barchica03/

23/08/2024

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Recommended Shops and Souvenirs
at KITTE Osaka
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●Antenna stores from all over Japan
“KITTE Osaka” opened in the Nishi-Umeda area on July 31, 2024.
On the 2nd floor, antenna stores from various regions of Japan will gather! The theme is “Feel JAPAN Journey－ Emon Nippon Meguri ” As the name implies, it is a collection of selected “emon”(Osaka dialect meaning “good things”) from all over Japan.

●Store “KURASHIKI” in Kurashiki City, Okayama
KURASHIKI is an antenna store in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. In addition to selling Kurashiki’s famous products, the shop also provides information on sightseeing and immigration!
We carry light and durable Kurashiki Hampu （Kurashiki Canvas Bags） and comfortable tabi shoes. Colorful “Tamashima Daruma dolls” make great souvenirs as good luck charms.

●HOKURIKU+” in the 3 Hokuriku prefectures
HOKURIKU+ is located in the three Hokuriku prefectures (Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui) facing the Sea of Japan. It offers a large selection of processed marine products, sweets, and traditional crafts. The beautiful lacquerware made in Toyama has a uniquely Japanese Sakura（cherry blossom） pattern. HOKURIKU BAR, a sake bar where you can drink Japanese sake, is also available.

●“Yukiguni Shoten” in Niigata prefecture
“Yukiguni Shoten” is an antenna store in Niigata Prefecture, a major rice-producing region. In Sado City, where “Sado Kinzan” (Sado Gold Mine), which was decided to be registered as a World Heritage site, “Sado Akino Nagomi Anpo Dried Persimmon” is popular. There are many attractive sweets such as “Sasa-dango bread” with its cute panda package. You can also enjoy standing drinks and soft ice cream.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/kitte-osaka-souvenirs/

15/08/2024

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Expo 2025 and Sanrio Characters to Collaborate on New Products
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●Hello Kitty x MYAKU-MYAKU x Sachiko Nakajima appeared at the launch event!
On Friday, July 12, 2024, an event was held at the Daimaru Umeda store adjacent to JR Osaka Station to celebrate the launch of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and Sanrio character collaboration products.
The event featured Hello Kitty, a special supporter of Expo 2025, MYAKU-MYAKU, an official character, and Sachiko Nakajima, who produces the theme pavilion.

●The first phase of the collaboration includes a total of six items
Sanrio Characters and Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai have collaborated on a total of six items. Among them, notepads, ballpoint pens, stickers, and key chains are available in six popular character types, including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, Pompompurin, and Hangyodon. We recommend you to collect goods of your favorite characters♪ Here are some examples.

●EXPO2025 Sanrio Characters ballpoint pen with acrylic parts (6 kinds)
Price including tax: 880 yen each
Size: approx. 135 mm (height) x 14 mm (width)
Black ballpoint pen with MYAKU-MYAKU and Sanrio Characters. The acrylic parts for each character are accented and very cute.
There is also an easy-to-carry mini-sized notepad that can be set up with a ballpoint pen.

●EXPO2025 Sanrio Characters acrylic key chain (6 kinds)
Price including tax: 770 yen each
Size: 120 (height) X 60 (width) X 3 mm (depth)

Acrylic key chains perfect for attaching to bags and pouches. The large acrylic charms have a strong presence. You can go out with MYAKU-MYAKU and Sanrio Characters.

●EXPO2025 Sanrio Characters T-shirt (S/M/L/XL)
Price including tax: 5,280 yen each
Size: S/M/L/XL
This T-shirt features a cute design of MYAKU-MYAKU and Sanrio characters lined up vertically. A large MYAKU-MYAKU is printed on the back of the T-shirt, giving it a strong presence.

●The second collaboration product will be released in the fall
What did you think of the collaboration goods of Sanrio Characters and Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai? Many of the goods are practical stationery goods, so it is great that you can easily incorporate the collaboration goods into your daily life. A second batch of collaborative goods is scheduled to go on sale in the fall. We hope you will try them as souvenirs from Japan!

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/goods/expo-2025-and-sanrio-characters-to-collaborate/

大阪・関西万博

13/08/2024

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Souvenirs and Gourmet Food in Kochi
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●What is Kochi City?
Kochi City is located in the center of Kochi Prefecture, the largest prefecture in the Shikoku region. Surrounded by mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south, the area is rich in nature. The city also boasts the nation's top level of sunshine hours and precipitation, and agriculture is flourishing. Typical crops include eggplant and yuzu.
●Souvenir 1: Imokenpi
A typical Kochi confectionary made by cutting sweet potatoes into long, thin slices, deep frying them in oil, and dipping them in sugar syrup. It is a sweet potato version of "Kenpi," a dried sweet potato snack that has been handed down in Tosa since the Heian period (794-1185). The crunchy texture is addictive.
●Souvenir 2: Tosa Sake
Kochi Prefecture is home to many sake lovers and has long been known for its love of sake. Kochi sake is characterized by its clean, neat, dry taste. The clear water of the Shimanto and Niyodo Rivers, two of Kochi's major clear streams, is used to make many high-level sake products. There are 18 sake breweries in Kochi Prefecture.
●Souvenir 3: Bekuhai
The yobiraku cup is used for traditional tatami room games in Kochi, the land of sake. Due to the unbalanced shape of the cup, the container must be held in the hand to pour the sake, and it cannot be put down until the drink is finished. Some are designed with a hinokko or tengu, making it a perfect item for enlivening a banquet!
●Souvenir 4: Yuzu
Kochi is the largest producer of yuzu in Japan. Yuzu is a refreshing and aromatic citrus fruit, and a variety of products are available. The most popular is ponzu, a combination of yuzu juice and soy sauce, which is recommended for shabu-shabu hot pot and salads. Other products include sweets and cosmetics that allow you to enjoy the scent of yuzu.
●Gourmet 1: Katsuo(bonito)
Katsuo (Bonito) is the most famous gourmet food of Kochi. It is a type of fish in the mackerel family similar to tuna. It is also known as the raw material for katsuobushi (bonito stock). Katsuo is in season twice a year in Kochi. In spring, bonito is best served as Kotsuo no tataki (bonito tataki), and in fall, it is best served as sashimi.
●Gourmet 2: Utsubo(Moray eel)
Utsubo is called the "gangster of the sea" for its pointy mouth, sharp teeth, and ferocious appearance. This white-fleshed fish has an elegant flavor that is hard to imagine from its fearsome appearance, and has long been a popular food in Kochi. Deep-fried Utsubo with its delicious fluffy flesh is said to be the soul food of Kochi.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/sightseeing/history-of-kochi-city/

08/08/2024

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Kochi is a vibrant town where the Yosakoi Festival originated!
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●What is YOSAKOI?
One of the most famous festivals in Japan, the Yosakoi Festival, spread from Kochi to the rest of Japan. It is said that the Kochi Chamber of Commerce and Industry first held this festival in 1954 to cheer up the citizens of Kochi by blowing away the economic recession of the time. You can enjoy various "Yosakoi festivals" throughout Japan.

●Kochi Yosakoi Festival
This is the largest carnival in Kochi, held for four days every year on August 9 (eve of the festival), August 10 and 11 (main event), and August 12 (post-festival/national festival). About 18,000 dancers from about 200 teams will gather at 9 competition sites and 7 performance sites in Kochi City. The number of spectators reaches about 1 million.

●Sunday Market
It is one of the largest street fairs in Japan with a 300-year history. Every Sunday, about 400 stalls line up along a 1-kilometer stretch from Otemon-mae of Kochi Castle to the east. Visitors can purchase a variety of goods such as agricultural products, processed foods, flowers, and miscellaneous goods produced in Kochi.

●Kochi Castle
With a history of about 400 years, this castle represents Kochi Prefecture. The castle was built by Kazutoyo Yamauchi, a feudal lord in the Warring States period, over a period of 10 years from 1601. The castle is the only one of the "12 existing castle towers" where both the castle tower and the Honmaru Goten Palace, built in the Edo period, remain as they were.

●Katsurahama Beach
Katsurahama Beach facing the Pacific Ocean is one of the most scenic spots in Kochi Prefecture. The contrast between the arching coastline and green pine forests is beautiful and ideal for walking and cycling. It is also famous for the bronze statue of Ryoma Sakamoto towering over the sea.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/sightseeing/history-of-kochi-city/

07/08/2024

✨Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan✨
MYAKU-MYAKU to Visit Singapore and Thailand for the First Time!

This is an announcement from Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan!
We will be exhibiting at the Expo PR booths at "NATAS Holidays 2024" in Singapore from August 16 and "Bangkok Japan Expo 2024" in Bangkok, Thailand from August 30.
The official character of the Expo, MYAKU-MYAKU, will make his first appearance in Singapore and Thailand! There will be a meet and greet time with visitors and a campaign to give away goods by submitting SNS photos. Please come and meet MYAKU-MYAKU!

[NATAS Holidays 2024 – Singapore]
NATAS Holidays is a travel expo organised by the National Association of Travel Agents of Singapore (NATAS). It is held twice a year. Especially, NATAS Holidays in August, it is one of the largest travel expos in Singapore, targeting the peak travel period (November-December) of the Singapore market. Last year, the event attracted more than 100,000 visitors.

Dates: Friday 16 - Sunday 18 August 2024, 10:00 - 21:30
Venue: Singapore Expo Halls 4&5 (Expo Booth: Inside JNTO Japan Pavilion booth, 5H10)
Address: 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
Access: https://www.natastravelfair.travel/getting-here

[NIPPON HAKU BANGKOK 2024 – Bangkok, Thailand]
NIPPON HAKU BANGKOK is one of Thailand's largest comprehensive exhibitions on Japan, with exhibitors and performers from the fields of Japanese culture, tourism, food, goods, study abroad, employment, and performance. Last year, a total of 129,000 visitors were recorded over the three days. The event becomes a forum for spreading the attractions of Japan to a wide audience of general consumers.

Date: Friday 30 August - Sunday 1 September 2024, 11:00 -20:00
Venue: Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon
Address: 991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Access: https://www.thailandtravel.or.jp/siam-paragon/

06/08/2024

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New spot opened right outside Osaka Station!
Check out all floors of KITTE Osaka
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●Directly connected from JR Osaka Station West Exit
KITTE Osaka is a commercial facility located from the first basement to the sixth floor of JP Tower Osaka, a 39-story building with three basement levels built on the north side of Osaka Station, with easy access directly from the west exit of JR Osaka Station. Osaka Central Post Office from 1939 to 2012, giving the building a sense of 150 years of history.
●From gourmet food to product sales
The stores here are all unusual, including the newest incarnation of a popular Osaka staple and the first store to open in the Kansai region. Here are the themes for each floor and the stores of interest.
・B1F "Adult Hangout"
The underground bar zone "Umeyoko" is a yokocho area with 17 restaurants offering a wide variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine, where you can enjoy a quick drink after work or between trips.
・1F Face of Nishi-Umeda
On the first floor, restaurants and cafes are clustered around a four-story atrium. Sweets stores such as La Patisserie TEISHABA are perfect for gifts and souvenirs.
・2F Feel JAPAN Journey
This is the most unique floor. As the name "Feel JAPAN Journey (Emon Nippon Meguri)" suggests, visitors can enjoy products and sightseeing from all over Japan.
・3F Local products for daily life
This floor features made-in-Japan products related to daily life, such as towels, bags, glasses, T-shirts, and other household goods and apparel.
・4F Our city's most popular restaurants
Popular Osaka gourmet restaurants such as takoyaki and kushikatsu as well as local specialties from all over Japan are gathered here.
・5F Famous restaurants in various locations
Japanese cuisine, Italian cuisine, sushi, yakiniku (grilled meat), and more are available for special occasions, all based on the theme of "Japanese hospitality.
・6F Theaters and "experience things" floor
This is a floor where you can experience Sky Theater MBS, a theater for plays and musicals, as well as anime and character concept cafes, amusement & bars, etc.

●Let's visit KITTE Osaka, a new landmark in Umeda!
Come to KITTE Osaka, and you will surely discover new attractions that you have not yet known or experienced!
Of the 107 stores that opened on July 31, the ones introduced here are just a few. There are still many more wonderful stores to be discovered, so be sure to visit them in person!

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/sightseeing/kitte-osaka/

26/07/2024

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Souvenirs from Kansai!
Cute Sumo wrestler storage items newly on sale!
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●What is sumo anyway?
Sumo is the oldest sport in Japan. Two RIKISHI (Sumo wrestlers) compete by pushing and grappling with each other on the ring, a circular ring of earth filled with dirt. Rikishi have a distinctive appearance, with their hair tied up in a bun and a mawashi, a kind of loincloth, around their waists.

●A storage item with a sumo wrestler motif!
While sumo wrestlers are strong and cool during competitions, they actually often have a baby face and a cute image! A new storage item with a cute sumo wrestler motif has appeared on the market! Two items, “Sumo wrestler embroidered accessory cases (5 types)” and “Sumo wrestler embroidered drawstring pouch (5 types)”, were released by Osaka City-based company, somosomo Create Co. Let’s take a look at each of them!

●Sumo wrestler embroidered accessory case
A convenient accessory case for small items such as medicine and coins. You can enjoy 5 different facial expressions such as laughing, crying, etc. On the back of the case, there are letters representing the ranks of sumo wrestlers, such as “yokozuna” (champion)!
Price: 1,000 yen + tax

●Sumo wrestler embroidered purse
This purse is convenient for compactly storing cosmetics, snacks, and other items. There are five different types of sumo wrestler’s faces with rich expressions. It also comes with a “Gunbai” charm in the shape of an uchiwa (Japanese fan) held by the gyoji, who judges the winners of sumo tournaments.
Price: 1,000 yen + tax

24/07/2024

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Latest in 2024!
Top 10 Souvenir Sweets Limited to Tokyo Station
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●Sweets available only at Tokyo Station!
Introducing the new standard of Tokyo Station limited edition souvenirs♪
Gransta Tokyo, a commercial facility located inside the ticket gates of JR Tokyo Station, has announced its latest souvenir sweets ranking! Check out the top 10 most popular items! This is the first time that products marked with ★ have been ranked. Please use it as a reference when selecting your Tokyo souvenirs.

･No.1　Sand Cookies Hazelnut and Raspberry
Rich hazelnut paste and flavorful raspberry paste sandwiched between Spanish milk chocolate and original cookies. 6 pieces, 1,560 yen.

･No.2　Maple Cookie Assortment Tin ★
This limited edition tin contains Maple Chocolat Cookies, a Gransta Tokyo exclusive, and Maple Butter Cookies, a regular favorite. 8 cookies of each type, 2,500 yen.

･No.3　Gummitzel Box, set of 6
A Tokyo Station limited edition set of “Gumitzel,” next-generation textured gummies that are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. 1,000 yen per box.

･No.4　Creme Brulee Tart 8pcs ★
A perfect bite of brulee with an irresistible crispy texture. The caramelized pudding-like cream and bittersweet caramel sauce are a perfect match. 1,674 yen per box.

･No.5　Calbee+ x Tokyo Banana Jaga Borda Golden Consomme Flavor ★
A Tokyo Station limited edition set of “Gumitzel,” next-generation textured gummies that are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. 1,000 yen per box.

･No.6　Maple Castilla
A simple stick-type sponge cake made from eggs, sugar, wheat, and syrup. The rich, moist maple flavor will fill your mouth. 6 pieces, 1,296 yen.

･No.7　Financier [Camembert & Lemon] ★
Creamy Camembert and the refined acidity of lemon are woven together in this financier. The texture of the lemon mince accents the dish. 5 pieces, 1,296 yen.

･No.8　Cheesecake Sandwich
Smooth cheesecake made with fresh Hokkaido cream and Australian cream cheese, sandwiched between moist sablé. 410 yen per piece.

･No.9　French Toast Financier Vanilla & Milk ★
The soft texture of the financier, the mellow vanilla aroma, and the rich milk flavor can be enjoyed. 1,188 yen for 6 pieces.

･No.10　Hiroo no Bischeenne Assorted 8 pieces
Ganache sandwiched between spiced biscuits. 4 pieces of cranberry cheese, 2 pieces of marron glacé, and 2 pieces of riche pistache. 2,300 yen per box.

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Making mochi

What is Mochi? We made mochi, a Japanese New Year’s tradition. At my parents’ house, we make rice cakes for the New Year. On New Year’s Day, they are made into a round shape and displayed on the altar! It is called “Kagami-mochi”. They are hard as they are, so they are eaten boiled or baked! They are sold in supermarkets in Japan, but are often made at home during the New Year. At my parents’ house, my grandma makes rice cakes for us! First, wash and drain the glutinous rice. When the rice is sufficiently dry, set the glutinous rice in the machine. Yes, there is a special machine for making rice cakes. Then, when I turn on the machine, the machine steams the rice for me. After the rice is sufficiently steamed, the machine will make rice cakes directly! I had it in five different flavors: kinako(soybean flour), anko, daikon soy sauce, green onion soy sauce, and sesame. Sweet taste of kinako, anko, and sesame. Tastes like Japanese sweets! Freshly made rice cakes are very soft and you can really taste the flavor of the rice. I don’t think you can taste this freshly made rice cake at the store. For more information: https://kodawari-times.net/japanese-culture/mochitsuki/ #Mochi #Kagamimochi #Kodawari