Dragon Quest Walk x Zunda Mochi Kasho Sanzen Co., Ltd., the manufacturer and seller of “Hagi no Tsuki,” a famous sweet from Sendai, has teamed up with Square Enix Co., Ltd. to develop a new item for the location-based RPG game “Dragon Quest Walk” (iOS/Android) called the “Real Souvenir Project.” …
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Experience the Ultimate Relaxation on Your Special Occasion at Kissho CAREN From April 1 to June 30, 2023, the luxurious hotel, Kissho CAREN, will offer a special Happy Anniversary accommodation plan featuring an elegant French kaiseki dinner and warm hospitality to celebrate special occasions. The dinner menu will include exquisite …
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Osaka boasts numerous popular spots to view cherry blossoms. You don’t have to limit yourself to historic landmarks like castles and temples; lesser-known parks and rivers are also great places to appreciate flowers at leisure. The cherry blossom forecast for 2023 predicts blooms to start on March 26th (Sunday), with …
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With an expected nationwide temperature increase considerably higher than usual, cherry blossoms are anticipated to bloom earlier than usual in many areas from early to mid-March 2023. This warm trend is particularly prominent in East and North Japan, with some locations predicted to approach the earliest recorded blooming date. Although …
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What is Tsutenkaku Tower? About history and architecture Standing at a towering 103 meters, Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka’s Naniwa ward is a must-see tourist attraction. Initially built in 1912, it was the tallest building in Western Japan and was hailed as a symbol of Osaka, serving as a commercial facility, …
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Japan’s Longest Gondola, the Naeba Dragon Dora [Naeba Ski Resort 2023] Naeba Ski Resort will offer a new greenery sightseeing operation on the Naeba Dragondola from Saturday, April 29, 2023, to Sunday, June 18, 2023. The “Naeba Dragondola” is a gondola that boasts Japan’s longest distance of 5,481 meters, connecting …
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What is Takoyaki? Dotted throughout Japan are stalls and shops dedicated to a little ball-shaped snack made of wheat flour batter known as takoyaki. Filled with diced octopus (tako), tempura pieces (tenkasu), pickled red ginger (beni shoga) and green onion, takoyaki are the perfect street food. They are cooked in …
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When we think about ‘fast food’, it’s likely that burgers, hot dogs, fish & chips, kebabs, or other processed takeaway foods will spring to mind – and we all know how unhealthy it is to consume such foods regularly! Of course, Western-style fast-foods are just as ubiquitous in Japan as …
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BVLGARI will open its first hotel in Japan, “BVLGARI Hotel Tokyo,” on April 4, 2023. It will be located in the super high-rise “Tokyo Midtown Yaesu” near Tokyo Station. It will be the 8th hotel in the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection, following locations in Milan, Bali, London, Beijing, Dubai, …
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Do you know Manga cafés? Manga cafés are 24-hour Internet cafés where people can read manga in a relaxing environment. Most cafes provide additional services, such as TV, video games, and showers. Over 70% of Manga cafes are used for overnight stays as an alternative to hotels. There are good …
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