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Kawasaki Daishi Heikenji Temple (Kongosan Kinjoin Heikenji)

Kawasaki Daishi is considered the birthplace of the "Hatsumode" tradition. Every year during the first three days of the New Year, approximately 3 million people visit for worship.

Kawasaki
Shrines & Temples

20 Oct 2026 See More

On my previous trips to Japan, I mostly planned to shop and eat good food. This time, I made a special trip to walk around Kawasaki Daishi, and the experience felt completely different. When I entered the temple grounds, saw the solemn main hall, and smelled the faint scent of incense, my somewhat restless mood gradually began to calm down. At this age, what I wish for is no longer great wealth or status, but for my family to be safe and healthy and for life to go smoothly. The moment I stood before the Buddha with my hands together in prayer, I truly felt an emotion that was hard to put into words.

Okazaki Kakukyu Hatcho Village

Naturally brewed Hatcho miso made only from soybeans and salt, aged for at least two years using a traditional method with wooden barrels. Kakukyu, headquartered in central Okazaki, is known as a long-established Hatcho miso maker that has been in business since the Edo period. At Hatcho Miso no Sato, a visitor facility on the company grounds, there is a restaurant where you can enjoy a wide range of dishes made with its signature Hatcho miso.

Aichi
Japanese Cuisine

2 Sep 2026 See More

It was my first time seeing such huge wooden miso barrels, and they were really impressive in person. Hatcho miso is made by putting soybeans and salt into wooden barrels and aging it for more than two years. Only after the tour did I realize how much work goes into the miso soup I normally drink.

MACHI café

LAWSON is a convenience store chain with approximately 14,500 stores across Japan. In addition to selling food and daily necessities, LAWSON also focuses on product development, including freshly brewed in-store coffee and sweets. One of its signature services is MACHI café.

Supermarkets & Convenience Stores & 100 yen Shops

31 Aug 2026 See More

When I visit Japan, I go to LAWSON almost every day and grab a cup of coffee while I'm there. It has a nice aroma and goes down smoothly without being too bitter. For convenience store coffee, it's definitely quite good.

Kudoyama-Sanada Museum

Located in Kudoyama Town, a place closely associated with the samurai warlord Sanada Yukimura, this museum explores the history of the Sanada clan. Focusing mainly on the approximately 14 years Yukimura spent in Kudoyama after being exiled there with his father, Sanada Masayuki, following the Battle of Sekigahara and before leaving for the Siege of Osaka, the museum traces the lives of three generations of the Sanada clan-Masayuki, Yukimura, and Daisuke. Although Yukimura is often remembered as a courageous warrior, the museum highlights not only his achievements on the battlefield but also his years in Kudoyama and his connections with the local community.

Wakayama
Museums

20 Aug 2026 See More

I wasn't very familiar with the history of the Sanada clan, but after visiting, I found it quite interesting. The exhibits were especially well done, and the Sanada clan's red armor and six-coin crest made the whole place feel like the Sengoku period.

Tondabayashi Jinaimachi

A religious, self-governing town developed during the Sengoku period around the Koshoji Betsuin temple. Even today, the original street layout remains largely intact, and it is the only town in Osaka Prefecture designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. The original town consisted of six streets and seven blocks centered on Koshoji Betsuin, measuring Approx. 400 m east to west and Approx. 350 m north to south-almost the same size as present-day Tondabayashi-cho.

Tondabayashi, Kawachinagano
Tourist Attractions

17 Aug 2026 See More

I really liked the quiet atmosphere of Tondabayashi Jinaimachi. The old houses, wooden lattice windows, and stone-paved streets are all very well preserved. There aren't many commercialized shops, so you can simply stroll around and look at the old houses, which makes it easier to get a sense of what this small town was originally like.

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