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Kodawari Times 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.

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.

-----------Recommended vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Osaka, Cosme Kitchen Adaptation Hanshin Umeda Main Store-----...
18/07/2025

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Recommended vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Osaka,
Cosme Kitchen Adaptation Hanshin Umeda Main Store
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●What is Cosme Kitchen Adaptation?
Cosme Kitchen is a select shop offering natural and organic cosmetics with locations throughout Japan. It was created with the desire to enjoy eating while cherishing Japanese food culture, adapting various dietary methods such as macrobiotics, raw food, veganism, and gluten-free diets to suit one's own lifestyle. This time, we visited the store on the third floor of Hanshin Department Store in Umeda, Osaka!

●Choose a menu that suits you
Cosme Kitchen Adaptation does not specialize in vegan or vegetarian menus, but rather offers a lineup based on the concept of clean eating, which focuses on vegetables and foods as close to nature as possible. While there are vegan burgers made with 100% plant-based ingredients, there are also meat options such as environmentally friendly natural beef. It's great that when visiting in a group, everyone can choose their favorite menu items.

●The All-in-One Bowl is recommended
Cosme Kitchen Adaptation’s most recommended menu item is the “All-in-One Bowl.” It is a special salad bowl filled with seasonal vegetables and deli items that is very satisfying to eat. It is healthy, high in protein, and high in fiber, making it perfect for those who are concerned about beauty and dieting! It is recommended not only for women but also for men. Other appealing menu items include a choice of three types of vegetable fried rice bowls.

●Cafe & Sweets
In addition to meals, the cafe and sweets menu is also well-stocked! We ordered vegan soft serve ice cream, chocolate cake with nuts and tofu, and herbal tea. Both desserts blend Japanese ingredients like tofu and sweet rice wine, offering a rich flavor despite being 100% plant-based!
When visiting Osaka, try the healthy, delicious, and environmentally conscious clean eating options at Cosme Kitchen Adaptation!

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/cosme-kitchen-adaptation/

-----------Experience Awaji Ningyo Joruri, which boasts a history of over 500 years!-----------●What is Awaji Ningyo Jor...
17/07/2025

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Experience Awaji Ningyo Joruri,
which boasts a history of over 500 years!
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●What is Awaji Ningyo Joruri?
Ningyo Joruri is a traditional Japanese performing art that combines storytelling by a narrator (taiko) accompanied by shamisen music with puppet theater. It originated in Osaka and is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage under the name “Ningyo Joruri Bunraku,” commonly known as “BUNRAKU.” The most distinctive feature of Awaji Ningyo Joruri is that the puppets are larger than those used in Bunraku.

●The Only Theater on Awaji Island
Awaji Ningyo Joruri, which used to have many puppet theaters touring all over the country, now consists of only one theater, Awaji Ningyoza. Established in 1964 after inheriting the props and equipment of the Yoshida Denjiroza troupe, the Awaji Ningyoza performs four shows a day at its permanent venue in Minami-Awaji City. We also conduct touring performances both domestically and internationally, as well as visiting lectures at schools.

●How to enjoy Awaji Ningyoza
The Awaji Ningyoza's permanent theater is located right next to Fukura Port in Minami-Awaji City. Purchase tickets at the reception desk on the second floor and enjoy the performance in the theater. Pay attention to the emotionally expressive movements of the puppets, which seem almost lifelike. After the performance, you can throw tips (ohineri) and take commemorative photos with Ebisu-sama.

●Backstage tours are also available
Backstage tours are also available

●Purchase Original Souvenirs
The shop inside the facility offers original Awaji Puppet Theater goods and unique items from Awaji Island. We also recommend Japanese-style souvenirs such as Awaji Ningyo Tenugui hand towels and happi coats.
When visiting Awaji Island, be sure to stop by the Awaji Puppet Theater and enjoy a performance of Awaji puppet theater!

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-------------------------------Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan4 Recommended Official Participants’ Pavilions-------------...
11/07/2025

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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
4 Recommended Official Participants’ Pavilions
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●What is the Official Participants’ Pavilion?
The Official Participants’ Pavilion features 158 countries and regions and seven international organizations. Under the theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” each country showcases its history, culture, and latest technologies. In addition to the unique exhibits from each country, visitors can enjoy gourmet food and shopping, making them feel as if they are traveling abroad.
In Part 1, we will introduce two recommended pavilions from among the many Official Participants' Pavilions.

●Italian Pavilion inspired by the Colosseum
Italian Pavilion is a hugely popular pavilion with long lines every day. Designed by architect Mario Cucinella, the building is a modern reinterpretation of the “ideal city of the Renaissance” and is inspired by ancient Roman temples.
The highlight of the Italian Pavilion is the display of numerous authentic works of art based on the theme of “Art Regenerates Life.” The lineup includes the 2nd-century marble sculpture “Farnese Atlas,” Caravaggio’s “The Entombment of Christ,” Leonardo da Vinci’s handwritten “Codex Atlanticus,” and Michelangelo’s sculpture “The Resurrection of Christ.”

●Germany, Healed by mascots
Next is the Germany Pavilion. The concept is “circular economy,” and elements of circulation are incorporated into everything from architecture and building materials to exhibition design.
At the entrance to the pavilion, visitors receive a mascot character named “Circular,” which is cute with its round shape. The circular device is very useful. When you hold it over each exhibit, it provides audio guidance in your chosen language (English, Japanese, or German).
You can enjoy learning about Germany's circular economy initiatives together with Circular.
●Indonesia, Experience the rainforest
Next is the Indonesia Pavilion. Known as the world's largest archipelago, the architecture is based on the motif of a “ship,” which symbolizes Indonesian culture. The pavilion is mainly composed of three areas: Nature, Culture, and Future. The highlight is the first nature area. It features a realistic reproduction of Indonesia’s tropical rainforest, complete with forests, flowers, and waterfalls, allowing visitors to experience the scent of the soil and the humidity with all five senses.
There are many areas that recreate Indonesian history and nature, and seeing the exhibits made me feel as if I had actually visited Indonesia.

●China, A fusion of tradition and the future
Finally, there is the China Pavilion. This eye-catching building is modeled after ancient Chinese bamboo slips and features Chinese characters that convey Chinese culture. At approximately 3,500 square meters, it is one of the largest Official Participants’ Pavilions.
The museum displays Chinese history, people’s lifestyles, and future cities, and all of the content is digital and can be enjoyed by seeing and touching it.
For example, you can see replicas of bronze sacred trees, masks, and bronze animal-headed crowned figures excavated from the Sanxingdui ruins, but the display method is interesting.

Expo2025 大阪・関西万博

-----------6 Recommended Parasols to Buy in Japan-----------●Bring a parasol for the Japanese summerThe rainy season has...
09/07/2025

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6 Recommended Parasols to Buy in Japan
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●Bring a parasol for the Japanese summer
The rainy season has ended in Japan, and summer has arrived! The temperature has been exceeding 30 degrees Celsius every day. A parasol is essential for sightseeing in Japan during the summer. Parasols not only block ultraviolet rays and prevent sunburn, but also protect you from the heat. 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, 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, 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. 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).

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-------------------------------Kineya Udon Workshop! Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai ORA Gaisyoku Pavilion----------------------...
04/07/2025

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Kineya Udon Workshop!
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai ORA Gaisyoku Pavilion
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●What is the Kineya Udon Workshop?
The Kineya Udon Workshop is held at the ORA Gaisyoku Pavilion ~UTAGE~, one of the domestic pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. This hands-on event is produced by Gourmet Kineya, which opened Japan’s first udon chain restaurant, “Jitsuen Teuchi Udon Kineya,” headquartered in Osaka. The class aims to provide an experience of the techniques and traditions of hand-made udon, as well as food education through udon. *Reservation required
Event period: May 13 (Tue) to August 12 (Tue), 2025
Official website: https://www.gourmet-kineya-hd.co.jp/udon-workshop/

●Let’s Try Making Udon noodles!
The ingredients for making udon noodles are already prepared on the table. The ingredients are simple: flour, salt water, and flour for dusting. The instructor will carefully teach you how to make the noodles, and the staff at each table will also provide support, so even beginners can feel at ease.
The four steps you will experience in this udon-making workshop are kneading by hand, stomping, rolling out, and cutting the noodles. After finishing cutting the noodles, there is also a time for commemorative photos.

●Tasting next-generation udon noodles
For hygiene reasons, you cannot eat the udon noodles you make during the udon-making experience, but you can taste the next-generation udon noodles made by Kineya's craftsmen.
There are three types in the lineup, but what you can eat on that day is a surprise. On this day, it was “Awa Mai Udon.” It is udon topped with bubbles like soap bubbles, and it has a great visual impact! As time passes, the bubbles burst, revealing cold udon with the aroma of sudachi. The taste was excellent, and it soothed my tired body from making udon noodles.

●Osaka Kizu na Ichiba
At the ORA Gaisyoku Pavilion, Kineya is also running a booth called “Osaka Kizu na Ichiba” to support and interact with disaster-stricken areas. You can interact with producers affected by the earthquake while enjoying food and drink tastings and sampling experiences. This event will be held until the Expo closes on Tuesday, October 13.
If you are interested in Japanese food culture, be sure to stop by the ORA Gaisyoku Pavilion for a variety of food experiences!

Expo2025 大阪・関西万博

-------------------------------Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, JapanThe charms of Osaka come together! EXPO 2025 Osaka Week ---...
02/07/2025

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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
The charms of Osaka come together!
EXPO 2025 Osaka Week
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●What is Osaka Week?
This event, held within the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai venue, is organized by 43 municipalities in Osaka Prefecture to promote the charms of Osaka both domestically and internationally. During the Expo2025 period, the event will be held in three phases—spring, summer, and autumn—with different content prepared for each season.
The event will be held at two venues: EXPO Arena, where performances and live shows will be held, and EXPO Messe, where participatory and experiential events will be held.

●Opening event & danjiri parade!
Osaka Week ~Spring~ On the first day, May 9 (Fri), Kodawari Times also went to cover the event, so we will report on what happened. The opening event, which kicked off Osaka Week, featured many famous people who livened up the venue. After the opening event, wooden floats with wheels used in festivals called “danjiri” gathered from various parts of Osaka Prefecture. It was the first time that so many danjiri floats had been gathered together, and the venue was instantly filled with a festive atmosphere as the powerful parade began.

●Osaka’s food, culture, and history experience
Meanwhile, at the EXPO Messe “WASSE,” there were exhibition booths showcasing the charms of municipalities in Osaka Prefecture.
For example, traditional crafts from Sakai City, such as Sakai-made cutlery and incense sticks, were on display. The food booths offered dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from farms, forests, and fisheries in Osaka Prefecture. There are also summer and autumn versions, so you can look forward to enjoying seasonal ingredients.

●Highlights of Summer and Autumn
Osaka Week ~Summer~, the highlight event is the summer tradition of Bon Odori. On July 26, we will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the number of people and nationalities participating in a Bon dance at EXPO Arena “Matsuri”!
During Osaka Week ~Autumn~, from September 4th to 7th, EXPO Arena “Matsuri” will host music performances by artists from Osaka representing various genres, including jazz. Let's enjoy Osaka to the fullest during Osaka Week!

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/event/expo-2025-osaka-week/


-----------June 20 is World Refugee DayUNIQLO's charity T-shirt project “PEACE FOR ALL” releases new designs-----------●...
20/06/2025

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June 20 is World Refugee Day
UNIQLO's charity T-shirt project “PEACE FOR ALL” releases new designs
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●What is PEACE FOR ALL?
This project features famous people who agree with the idea of “sincerely wishing for world peace and taking action” volunteering to participate and presenting T-shirt designs. All profits are donated to international organizations that support people affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict, and war. Since its launch in June 2022, over 6.6 million T-shirts have been sold, with total donations reaching 1.98 billion yen as of the end of January 2025.

●Ichiro and Koji Yakusho collaborate
On Friday, June 20, 2025, two famous Japanese personalities, Ichiro, who played in Major League Baseball, and actor Koji Yakusho, designed T-shirts as collaborators for PEACE FOR ALL's new collection. Each unique design embodies a wish for peace. In addition, two other groups that have been supporting the project from the beginning will also add new T-shirt designs.

●Held a 3rd anniversary talk session
Prior to the release on June 20, World Refugee Day, a talk session commemorating the third anniversary of UNIQLO's “PEACE FOR ALL” campaign was held on June 16 at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. Koji Yakusho took the stage and spoke on the theme of the power of communication, sharing stories from the filming of the movie “PERFECT DAYS,” produced by Fast Retailing Director and Senior Executive Officer Koji Yanai.

●Joint exhibition at the UN Pavilion
At the United Nations Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, a joint exhibition on refugee support is being held from June 16 (Mon) to June 22 (Sun), 2025, in partnership with UNHCR, the UN agency that protects and supports refugees and displaced persons.
Uniqlo's charity T-shirts are available at Uniqlo stores nationwide and online. Let's contribute to world peace with a single T-shirt!

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-----------A must-see for fans of Japanese anime, manga, and games! Animate Umeda is now open!-----------●What is Animat...
18/06/2025

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A must-see for fans of Japanese anime, manga, and games!
Animate Umeda is now open!
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●What is Animate Umeda?
Animate is a specialty store for anime, comics, and games with 125 stores nationwide and overseas locations in Thailand and Taiwan.
Animate Umeda opened in March 2011 and relocated to the NU Chayamachi fashion building in Umeda on November 15, 2024, with a grand opening on April 24. The store features a wide selection of merchandise from anime, manga, and game works beloved by fans worldwide.

●Opening Ceremony Held
On the day of the grand opening on April 24, 2025, an opening ceremony was held.
As a guest, Sekai, a member of the popular Japanese performance group EXILE/FANTASTICS, took the stage. The Animate apron and the promotional character “Animate Manager” Anizawa Meito's visor look great on him!

●Diverse product lineup
The interior of Animate Umeda features a ceiling unified in the brand's signature blue color, with speech bubble-style decorations in various languages. In addition to merchandise from a wide range of works, the store also offers numerous comics, penlights, and other fan-related items, as well as art supplies. Every area is brimming with love for the works, creating an entertaining space to enjoy.

●4 new areas have been introduced
Four new areas have also been introduced: the apparel and accessories area “Space A la mode,” the limited-time pop-up store “Umeda PACKS,” the event space “animate ONLY SHOP,” and the cafe “animate Cafe Gratte Umeda,” which sells “Graphic Latte.” Animate Umeda is truly a paradise for anime, manga, and game enthusiasts. Be sure to visit when touring Osaka.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/goods/animate-umeda/

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