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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.

-----------Not just bread—there’s also a wide variety of cute souvenirsCHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA-----------●Photo Spots Wher...
07/08/2026

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Not just bread—there’s also a wide variety of cute souvenirs
CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA
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●Photo Spots Where You Can Enjoy the World of Chiikawa
“CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA” opened on Friday, June 26, 2026, on the 3rd floor of “KITTE Osaka,” a shopping complex directly connected to JR Osaka Station. At the storefront, the three characters—Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi—welcome visitors. The merchandise section also features a sculpture modeled after “Rō.”
It’s also a great photo spot, so be sure to stop by.
In this article, we’ll introduce some recommended merchandise to pick up as souvenirs at CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA.

●Recommended Merchandise
Squeeze Toys (Chiikawa, Hachiware, Usagi) — 990 yen each (tax included) : The popular face-shaped bread is now available as a squeeze toy. Its soft, chewy texture is addictive.

Trays (4 types) — 1,980 yen each (tax included); Mini trays (2 types) — 1,210 yen each (tax included) : A tray perfect for serving bread. Of the four Chiikawa Bakery designs available for the trays, “Fell Over” and “Sandwich Trio” are in-store exclusive items.

Chewy Flake Stickers (2 types) — 550 yen each (tax included) : They offer two designs: a face-shaped bread design and a variety of other bread designs. These flake stickers have a chewy texture when you touch them.

Drawstring Pouch with Coffee (Kilimanjaro) — 1,800 yen (tax included) : This drawstring bag, featuring the Chiikawa Bakery design, contains six bags of drip coffee. The coffee is individually wrapped, and the Chiikawa Bakery design is adorable.

●Store Information
Store Name: CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA
Address: KITTE OSAKA 3F, JP Tower Osaka, 3-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0001
Hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. *Last entry at 7:30 p.m.
Annual Holidays: Irregular holidays (Please check the café’s official website for opening hours and other details.)
Reservation Method: Online-only advance reservations (includes a 1,000-yen shopping voucher, tax included)
*For the time being, priority will be given to customers with online-only advance reservations (including a 1,000-yen shopping voucher).

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https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/chiikawa-bakery-osaka/

-----------A Bakery Featuring Japan’s Cute Characters has Opened in UmedaCHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA-----------●CHIIKAWA BAKER...
05/08/2026

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A Bakery Featuring Japan’s Cute Characters has Opened in Umeda
CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA
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●CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA
“Chiikawa Bakery,” which brings the world of Chiikawa to life through bread, opened in October 2024 in the Harajuku and Omotesando areas of Tokyo and has been a hugely popular spot ever since. Its second location, “CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA,” opened on Friday, June 26, 2026, on the third floor of KITTE Osaka, a shopping complex directly connected to JR Osaka Station.

●Recommended Breads
Chiikawa Bread, Hachiware Bread, Usagi Bread — 590 yen each (tax included) : Popular Face-Shaped Bread. Inside, Chiikawa is filled with custard cream, Hachiware with chocolate cream, and Usagi with caramel cream.
Sasumata Stick Pies (Chiikawa, Hachiware) — 620 yen each (tax included) : Sweet Sasumata Stick Pies coated in sugar. Chiikawa is decorated in pink, and Hachiware in blue. Grab a Sasumata Stick Pie and head out on a quest. “Yaaah!!”

●Recommended Breads
Ro Bread with Souvenir Ramen Bowl — 2,380 yen (tax included) : This meal bread is inspired by the ramen served at “Ro,” a restaurant featured in Chiikawa. It has such a striking appearance that you might not recognize it as bread at first glance.
CHIIKAWA Takosen Burger — 670 yen (tax included): An OSAKA-exclusive item from CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA. “Takosen”—a snack where Osaka’s famous takoyaki is sandwiched between rice crackers—has been transformed into a burger.

●Store Information
Store Name: CHIIKAWA BAKERY OSAKA
Address: KITTE OSAKA 3F, JP Tower Osaka, 3-2-2 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0001
Hours: 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. *Last entry at 7:30 p.m.
Annual Holidays: Irregular holidays (Please check the café’s official website for opening hours and other details.)
Reservation Method: Online-only advance reservations (includes a 1,000-yen shopping voucher, tax included)
*For the time being, priority will be given to customers with online-only advance reservations (including a 1,000-yen shopping voucher).

©nagano

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https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/chiikawa-bakery-osaka/

-----------A Luxurious Outdoor Experience with Views of Mount FujiTOCORO. Mt. Fuji CAMP&GLAMPING-----------●Glamping in ...
31/07/2026

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A Luxurious Outdoor Experience with Views of Mount Fuji
TOCORO. Mt. Fuji CAMP&GLAMPING
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●Glamping in Fujikawaguchiko
Fujikawaguchiko is a town rich in natural beauty, located at the northern foot of Mount Fuji.
Located in the Oishi area of Fujikawaguchiko Town—a place where you can particularly appreciate the beauty of nature and the changing seasons—is “TOCORO. Mt. Fuji CAMP & GLAMPING.” This high-end, all-weather glamping facility is surrounded by nature, offering a luxurious outdoor experience with views of Mount Fuji where you can relax in comfort regardless of the weather.

●TOCORO. Mt. Fuji CAMP & GLAMPING
Enjoy a front-row view of Mount Fuji as it changes its appearance with the morning glow, the sunset, and the starry sky. Spend a luxurious moment feeling at one with nature. They also offer a wide variety of BBQ dinners featuring an abundance of ingredients from Yamanashi, as well as activities that let you fully enjoy the natural beauty of the Mount Fuji area. With English-speaking staff and Japanese staff who are fluent in English without the need for translation tools, you can relax and enjoy your first glamping experience with peace of mind.

●Recommended Experiences
Aokigahara Forest Jukai Tour
Take a guided walk through the vast Aokigahara Forest—spanning approximately 3,000 hectares and formed atop lava flows from Mount Fuji’s eruption.

Barrel Sauna with a View of Mount Fuji
A luxurious barrel sauna where you can soak in while gazing at Mount Fuji. The natural wood barrel design efficiently circulates steam and heat, allowing you to enjoy the sauna to the fullest.

●Recommended Accommodation Types
Luxury Dome (Luxury Dome Mars-Private Sauna-)
In addition to a spacious dome-shaped tent, each unit features a private sauna. Enjoy a premium glamping experience that combines comfort with a sense of exclusivity.

Campsite (Premium Nordisk Tent)
A comfortable glamping experience featuring the hugely popular Nordisk Tent and Simmons beds. Recommended for those who want to be close to nature and fully enjoy the essence of the outdoors.

●The perfect base for exploring Lake Kawaguchi
“TOCORO. Mt. Fuji CAMP & GLAMPING” is highly recommended for those who want to stay overnight while enjoying views of Mount Fuji. With its lush natural surroundings, comfortable accommodations, and diverse range of activities, it’s the perfect base for exploring the Lake Kawaguchi area.

Facility Details
Address: 2533-1 Oishi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture
Access: About 18 minutes by car from Fujikawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyu Line
Phone: 0555-28-7305

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/experience/tocoro-mt-fuji-camp-glamping/

-----------The Perfect Bento for Beating the Summer Heat in Japan! Hokka Hokka Tei’s “Summer Body Maintenance Meal”-----...
29/07/2026

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The Perfect Bento for Beating the Summer Heat in Japan!
Hokka Hokka Tei’s “Summer Body Maintenance Meal”
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●Hokka Hokka Tei’s 50th Anniversary
“Hokka Hokka Tei” is one of Japan’s leading bento chains, which opened its first store in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture, in 1976 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Hokka Hokka Tei was the first to begin serving them as freshly made, warm, handmade bento boxes. The brand name “Hokka Hokka” is a Japanese onomatopoeia that evokes the image of steaming, fluffy, freshly cooked rice. Furthermore, Hokka Hokka Tei is also the originator of the “nori bento”—a bento featuring a layer of nori spread over rice, topped with side dishes.

●Hokka Hokka Tei’s New Summer Menu
A new series called “Summer Body Maintenance Meals (Japanese reading:Natsu no Karada Mente Meshi),” born from the desire to help people cope with the intense summer heat through their daily meals, went on sale on July 1, 2026.
This is a new series developed in collaboration with ReLIFE-MAINTENANCE HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd., a company specializing in infrastructure maintenance. These boxed lunches, supervised by a registered dietitian, are designed to support summer nutrition.

●Summer Body Maintenance Meal
Stamina Nikumori Yasaiitame Bento (890 yen, tax included) : This Yasaiitame (Stir-fried vegetables) bento contains half of the recommended daily intake of vegetables and plenty of pork, which is rich in vitamin B1. It also comes with umeboshi and mentaiko for a change of flavor.
Stamina Tempra Hiyashi Ume Oroshi Udon (690 yen, tax included) : This cold udon features luxurious toppings such as vegetable kakiage, burdock root tempura, sausage tempura, chopped okra, grated daikon radish, and umeboshi. It comes with two generous packets of broth to help replenish your salt intake.

●A Hit at the Expo2025! One-Hand BENTO
Speaking of Hokka Hokka Tei, the chain operated a “One-Hand BENTO” booth at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion during the Osaka-Kansai Expo held in 2025. As the name suggests, it’s a new-concept bento that’s compact yet packed with plenty of food—allowing you to enjoy the main dish and side dishes with just one hand. A permanent store for this hugely popular item—which sold 220,000 meals at the Expo—opened at the Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store on April 29, 2026. It’s highly recommended for busy tourists, so be sure to check out the One-Hand BENTO.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/hokkahokka-tei-karadamente/

-----------Summer Experiences at Hoshino ResortsOMO Kyoto “Early Morning Summer Tour”-----------●Early Morning Summer To...
24/07/2026

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Summer Experiences at Hoshino Resorts
OMO Kyoto “Early Morning Summer Tour”
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●Early Morning Summer Tour in Kyoto
Hoshino Resorts, one of Japan’s leading hotel and resort operators, operates three
“OMO by Hoshino Resorts” properties in Kyoto (OMO3 Kyoto Toji, OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo, and OMO5 Kyoto Gion).
Starting June 18, 2026, these properties are hosting “Early Morning Summer Tours,” designed to help guests avoid Kyoto’s sweltering summer heat and crowds while seeking cool respite and visiting temples and shrines in peaceful silence.

●[OMO3 Kyoto Toji] Toji Lotus Morning Tour
Amid the crisp morning air, an OMO Ranger (a hotel staff member who knows the city inside and out) will guide you through the lotus pond and the Five-Story Pagoda at Toji—a sight that blooms only on summer mornings. After your visit to the shrine, you can enjoy some cold sencha tea and Toji mochi.

Event Dates: June 18–August 20, 2026
Time: 6:20 a.m.– (approx. 40 minutes)
Reservation: Required (Limited to 10 participants) 

●[OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo] Sanjo Teramachi Morning Walk
The OMO Rangers will guide you through the morning service held at Honno-ji Temple, famous as the site where the Sengoku-period warlord Oda Nobunaga met his end. OMO will also offer original drinks made with Chidori Vinegar from “Murayama Zosu,” a long-established vinegar maker dating back to the Edo period.

Event Dates: June 18–September 18, 2026
Time: 5:50 a.m.– (approx. 1 hour)
Reservations: Required (Limited to 10 participants) 

●[OMO5 Kyoto Gion] Gion Serene Morning Tour
We’ll visit Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine and Yasaka Shrine while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Gion all to ourselves—a place that’s usually crowded during the day. Try the classic Gion Festival drink, “hiyashi-ame,” which is also recommended for preventing summer fatigue.

Event Dates: June 18–September 18, 2026
Time: 6:30 a.m.– (approx. 1 hour)
Reservations: Required (Limited to 10 participants) 

●Facilities Offering Early Morning Tours
OMO3 Kyoto Toji by Hoshino Resorts
Address: 11-6 Nishikujo Zao-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 601-8414
Rates: From 10,000 yen per room per night (tax included; accommodation tax and meals not included)

OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts
Address: 434-1 Ebisu-cho, Sanjo-agaru, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8005
Rates: From 15,000 yen per room per night (tax included; accommodation tax and meals not included)

OMO5 Kyoto Gion by Hoshino Resorts
Address: 288 Gion-cho Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0073
Rates: From 40,000 yen per room per night (tax included; accommodation tax and meals not included)

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/sightseeing/omo-kyoto-early-morning-summer-tour/

-----------Experience Japanese Craft & Connect with Localsmekke Nikko Kyodo Center-----------●mekke Nikko Kyodo CenterLo...
23/07/2026

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Experience Japanese Craft & Connect with Locals
mekke Nikko Kyodo Center
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●mekke Nikko Kyodo Center
Located about a 15-minute walk from Tobu Nikko Station and JR Nikko Station—the gateways to Nikko—the “mekke Nikko Kyodo Center” is situated along Nikko Kaido, Nikko’s main street.
More than just a tourist information center, it serves as a hub for tourism, hands-on experiences, and cultural exchange, where visitors can engage their five senses to learn about Nikko’s culture and connect with local people and history. It is a popular destination for tourists from both Japan and abroad.

●A Craft Experience Where You Can “Feel” the Nikko
One of the highlights of the mekke Nikko Kyodo Center is the opportunity to try your hand at crafts. In the “Nikko-bori” carving workshop—a traditional craft representative of Tochigi Prefecture—you’ll use a special carving tool called a “hikkaki-to” to carve wooden items for everyday use.
Craft workshops using deer leather and antlers from Nikko are also popular. You can choose from a variety of activities, such as personalizing deer leather items, making deer leather straps, or creating deer leather accessories.

●“Exploring” by Rental Bicycle
mekke offers rentals of electric-assist bicycles that allow you to get around comfortably even in the hilly Nikko area. You can explore the World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko”—including Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine, and Rinno-ji Temple—or extend your ride a bit further to the Kinugawa Onsen area.
For your peace of mind, all bikes come with insurance that meets safety standards, and we also provide free helmet rentals.

●A Marche That “Connects” the Community
The mekke Nikko Kyodo Center hosts a Marche (four times a year) and events featuring local vendors. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and processed foods from Nikko and other parts of Tochigi Prefecture are gathered here. With vendors selling miscellaneous goods, workshops, and food trucks offering gourmet cuisine, these events are sure to delight tourists as well. Please check our official social media accounts for event dates. *Information is updated in Japanese.

●Discover the Charms of Nikko
The mekke Nikko Kyodo Center is a place that connects local residents with tourists while sharing the charm of Nikko with the world.
Even if you just drop by on a whim, you’re sure to make new discoveries. Please come visit and discover your very own “favorite Nikko.”

Facility Details
Address: 591 Miyuki-cho, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture 321-1404
Access: About a 12-minute walk from Tobu Nikko Station; about a 16-minute walk from JR Nikko Station
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Open year-round)
TEL & FAX: 0288-25-5715

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/experience/mekke-nikko-kyodo-center/

-----------“Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFERecommended Souvenirs and GOODS-----------●“Toy Story 5” Special CaféDisney and Pixar...
17/07/2026

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“Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFE
Recommended Souvenirs and GOODS
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●“Toy Story 5” Special Café
Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story”, the world’s first full-length CG animated feature film, was released in theaters across the United States on November 22, 1995, and has become a beloved classic worldwide. To coincide with the release of the latest installment, “Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFE—a special café where guests can immerse themselves in the world of “Toy Story 5”—will open at locations across Japan.
In this post, I’ll introduce some souvenirs and merchandise you can buy at the cafe.

●Recommended Souvenir
・Connecting Straw Charms (Random Selection of 13 Types) : 660 yen (tax included)
You can purchase these items as part of any drink set. *You may purchase up to 13 items per drink.

・Glass Mugs (2 varieties) : 2,420 yen (tax included)
You can purchase this item with any drink on the menu. *You may purchase up to one item per drink.

・Plate: 2,970 yen (tax included)
You can purchase this item as part of a set with any food or dessert menu item. *You may purchase up to one item per menu item.

・Fabric Placemat: 1,870 yen (tax included)
You can purchase this item as part of a set with any food or dessert menu item. *You may purchase up to one item per menu item.

●Recommended Original Goods
・Acrylic Keychains (Random Selection of 5 Types): 770 yen (tax included)
・Room Cube (6 varieties total): 1,320 yen each (tax included)

●“Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFE Special Offer
・Merchandise Purchase Bonus
Customers who purchase 4,400 yen or more (tax included) of the café’s original merchandise will receive one “Original Shopper” per transaction. *While supplies last.

●Event Overview
[Location & Dates ]
Tokyo/Omotesando: OH MY CAFE / July 3 (Fri) – September 13 (Sun), 2026
Tokyo/Shinjuku: BOX cafe&space Lumine Est Shinjuku Store 2 / July 10, 2026 (Fri) – August 30, 2026 (Sun)
Osaka/Umeda: BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA Store 2 / July 3, 2026 (Fri) – August 23, 2026 (Sun)
Aichi/Nagoya: BOX cafe&space Global Gate Store 2 / July 3 (Fri) – August 9 (Sun)
Miyagi/Sendai: BALLER:S Aeon Mall Shin-Rifu / July 3, 2026 (Fri) – August 30 (Sun)

Reservation Fee: 770 yen (tax included) *Up to 4 seats can be reserved per application.

© Disney/Pixar ©Just Play, LLC
Mr.Potato Head & Mrs. Potato Head are trademarks of Hasbro used with permission. ©Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/toy-story-5-oh-my-cafe/

-----------Held for a limited time in various locations across Japan!“Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFE-----------●“Toy Story 5” O...
15/07/2026

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Held for a limited time in various locations across Japan!
“Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFE
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●“Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFE
Disney and Pixar’s latest film, “Toy Story 5.” To coincide with its release on Friday, July 3, 2026, a special cafe called “Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFE—where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of “Toy Story 5”—will open in various locations across Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Aichi, and Miyagi.
The cafe will feature menu items inspired by the familiar toys from the movie, as well as Instagram-worthy dishes. Here, we’ll introduce some of the must-try dishes.

●Woody: Western Chicken Tomato 1,890 yen (tax included)
This plate features a nostalgic color palette, combining rice adorned with a sepia-toned, wood-textured face with chicken and tomato that resembles a poncho.

●The Buzz Gang: ON A MISSION PASTA 1,890 yen (tax included)
This cream pasta features a silhouette inspired by the Buzz Army on the rim, capturing the series’ unique world.

●Forky & Karen: Special Wedding Cake 1,590 yen (tax included)
A cake to celebrate Forky and Karen Beverly’s new beginning. Let’s celebrate the couple by scattering colorful toppings like a shower of flowers.

●Alien: Green Banana Split 1,890 yen (tax included)
The alien peeking out from between the bananas looks just like it’s playing in a toy box.
This banana split features muscat jelly and kiwi, with the alien depicted as a melon sorbet.

●Jesse: Mango Milk 990 yen (tax included)
We used mango sauce and milk to recreate the color scheme of Jesse’s outfit. With its cute cow-print design, this is a fun and delightful treat.

●Tech Trio: Lemon Squash 990 yen (tax included)
Inspired by the high-tech toy “Tech Trio.” This lemon squash has a nostalgic, old-school coffee shop vibe.

●“Toy Story 5” OH MY CAFE Special Offer
・Bonus for Cafe Guests with Advance Reservations
Customers who make an advance reservation (700 yen (770 yen including tax) per person) and order from the menu will receive one random “Original Square Pin Badge (6 designs available)” as a gift.

・Drink Order Bonus
Customers who order from the drink menu will receive one random “Original Paper Coaster” (5 designs total) as a gift.

●Event Overview
[Location & Dates ]
Tokyo/Omotesando: OH MY CAFE / July 3 (Fri) – September 13 (Sun), 2026
Tokyo/Shinjuku: BOX cafe&space Lumine Est Shinjuku Store 2 / July 10, 2026 (Fri) – August 30, 2026 (Sun)
Osaka/Umeda: BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA Store 2 / July 3, 2026 (Fri) – August 23, 2026 (Sun)
Aichi/Nagoya: BOX cafe&space Global Gate Store 2 / July 3 (Fri) – August 9 (Sun)
Miyagi/Sendai: BALLER:S Aeon Mall Shin-Rifu / July 3, 2026 (Fri) – August 30 (Sun)

Reservation Fee: 770 yen (tax included) *Up to 4 seats can be reserved per application.

© Disney/Pixar ©Just Play, LLC
Mr.Potato Head & Mrs. Potato Head are trademarks of Hasbro used with permission. ©Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/fooddrink/toy-story-5-oh-my-cafe/

-----------Recommended Eyewear Store in OsakaZoff Shinsaibashi Parco Store-----------●About Zoff“Zoff,” a popular eyewea...
10/07/2026

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Recommended Eyewear Store in Osaka
Zoff Shinsaibashi Parco Store
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●About Zoff
“Zoff,” a popular eyewear brand in Japan, is a pioneer in offering high-quality eyeglasses at affordable prices, and is known for its combination of functionality and design. Its straightforward pricing—which includes both frames and lenses—and speedy service, allowing customers to pick up their glasses in as little as 30 minutes after checkout, are key reasons for its popularity.
Zoff presents eyeglasses not merely as tools for correcting vision, but as fashion items that add color and richness to everyday life.

●Zoff Shinsaibashi Parco Store
The “Zoff Shinsaibashi Parco Store” offers a wide selection of products, including “Made in Japan” eyewear and the popular “Zoff SMART” series. In addition, the reception desk and vision testing stations provide multilingual support, including English and Chinese. The store staff are well-versed in multilingual communication and use tools like AI voice translators to assist customers.

●International Shipping Available
For special lenses, such as thin lenses or progressive lenses, it may take about one week to 10 days for them to be ready, but the Shinsaibashi Parco store offers an international shipping service.
They’re delivered by DHL, a major international shipping company, so you can use the service with confidence. Currently, we only ship to China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Austlalia, but we plan to expand to more countries in the future.
*International shipping is available at select stores only.

●Recommended Eyeglass Frames : Made in Japan
The Zoff Shinsaibashi Parco store carries the “Made in Japan” series, which is available only at select Zoff locations. We offer a selection of frames crafted using the artisanal skills and high-quality materials of Sabae, Fukui Prefecture—a region renowned for its eyewear production. This series is highly recommended for those seeking exquisitely crafted eyewear.

●Recommended Eyeglass Frames : Zoff SMART
We also recommend Zoff’s hugely popular “Zoff SMART” series. Made from lightweight, flexible materials, these frames are so light you’ll barely notice you’re wearing them, and they offer a perfect fit. They’re resistant to bending and exceptionally durable, so you can pack them in your suitcase or bag without worry.
We also recommend the trendy “Zoff SMART with MAQuillAGE” beauty eyewear, which is popular among women.

●Recommended Eyeglass Lenses : Photochromic Lenses
Zoff’s most popular lenses are “photochromic lenses,” which change color in response to UV light. These versatile 2-in-1 lenses are incredibly convenient—they function as clear glasses indoors and as sunglasses outdoors.
These photochromic lenses, with a refractive index of 1.55, come in six colors: gray, brown, blue, green, pink, and violet. Part of the fun is choosing your favorite color, so be sure to check out these highly functional photochromic lenses to pair with your frames.

●Let’s buy some glasses as souvenirs from Japan!
If you’re looking for glasses in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, I highly recommend the “Zoff Shinsaibashi Parco Store.”
You’re sure to find the perfect pair of glasses—whether for yourself or as a souvenir for family and friends. Be sure to stop by when you’re visiting Osaka!
[Zoff Shinsaibashi Parco Store Details]
Address: 5F Shinsaibashi Parco, 1-8-3 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 542-0085
Phone: 06-4708-4338
Closed: Same as Shinsaibashi Parco
Hours: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Access: Directly connected to Shinsaibashi Station (various lines)

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/goods/zoff-shinsaibashi-parco/

-----------Experience Japanese culture while staying at a traditional innRyocance at Kinnotake Resort-----------●What is...
08/07/2026

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Experience Japanese culture while staying at a traditional inn
Ryocance at Kinnotake Resort
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●What is Ryocance?
Kinnotake Co., Ltd. operates five ryokan and four restaurants in Hakone, a famous hot spring resort area near Tokyo.
“Ryocance,” a concept proposed by Kinnotake Resort, combines the words ‘ryokan’ (traditional Japanese inn) and “vacance” (vacation).
It is an accommodation program that allows guests to experience Japanese culture—such as japanese tea ceremony, calligraphy, Yosakoi dancing, and sushi-making—while staying at the resort.

●Ryokan staff serve as instructors
One of the key features of “Ryocance” is that the instructors are the ryokan staff themselves.
A ryokan is not merely a place to stay; it is a place that embodies Japan’s unique spirit of hospitality, and the staff place great importance on the “spirit of hospitality” in their service.
As a result, you can enjoy a Japanese cultural experience that is thoughtful, easy to understand, and warm.

●Recommended Ryocance Experiences
-Nigiri Sushi Experience
You can learn how to make nigiri sushi alongside a skilled chef and enjoy the freshly made sushi along with a warm clear soup.
-Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience
This experience is planned and led by a 77-year-old staff member with 15 years of experience in the tea ceremony. In a serene setting, you can savor matcha while experiencing Japanese aesthetics and etiquette.
-Yukata Dressing Experience
At this historic inn, which has been in business for 364 years, you can choose your favorite pattern and experience having a traditional yukata put on for you.
-Samurai Experience
A package that lets you experience the essence of the samurai spirit. You can don authentic armor and have your photo taken.

●Enjoy Japanese culture at a Ryokan
Why not stay at a ryokan in Hakone, where the Japanese spirit of hospitality is deeply rooted, and experience Japanese culture firsthand?
[Accommodations Offering the Ryocance Experience]
・Kinnotake Tonosawa
Address: 191 Tonosawa, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0315
・Matsuzakaya Main Store
Address: 57 Ashinoyu, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 250-0523

★Click here to see the details of the information.
https://kodawari-times.net/experience/kinnotake-resort-ryocance/

住所

西区北堀江2-5-24 KOUSOKU堀江ビル
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