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Amida Ike Daikoku's "Osaka Hana Langue"

Amida Ike Daikoku, long cherished as an Osaka specialty, is renowned for classics such as "Iwa Okoshi" and "Awa Okoshi." Now, this esteemed confectionery maker brings a completely new Osaka souvenir to the table.

• Osaka
• Snacks

SUCREY's "Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Cookie Assortment"

Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory is a popular confectionery brand known for sweets that blend nostalgia with innovation, using carefully selected milk and high-quality cheese. Their signature product is a crispy cookie sandwiching chocolate flavored with cheese.

• Tokyo
• Snacks

Shiseido Parlor "TOKYO SKYTREE® Chocola Vion"

This TOKYO SKYTREE limited edition tin is a creation of the 115-year-old, established Shiseido Parlor, based in Tokyo's Ginza. When you open the stylish tin, which features a distinctive design of the TOKYO SKYTREE, you find three individually wrapped pieces with the same design. Inside, the chocolates are rich, crunchy delights made with Belgian chocolate, incorporating ingredients like cornflakes, hazelnuts, and almonds for a light and crisp texture.

• Tokyo
• Snacks

Kusatsu Onsen (Kusatsu Hotspring)

Kusatsu Onsen is popular and well known as one of Japan's three major hotsprings. 32300 liters per minute naturally gushes, which is admitted as the highest amount of discharge in Japan, the source water with high acid is known to have an excellent antibacterial effect.

• Gunma
• Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

Dotonbori

Crab, octopus, cow, crane….these are just a few of the oversized 3D signboards that make up the look and feel of the bustling Dotonbori Area. Its packed with a number of eateries along the northern Dotonbori River and main street along its southern side.

• Osaka
• Famous Places

Kirishima Open Air Museum

At the foot of Mt. Kirishima, halfway up Mount Kurino sits an open air art museum (indoor exhibits also included). Fused with the nature and lush greenery of Mt. Kirishima, the many works found here offer a look into masterful sculptures, and plenty of ways to enjoy artistry against the backdrop of the great outdoors.

• Kagoshima
• Museums

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

The traditional streets of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter feature white walled warehouses, grid pattern walls, Namako-kabe, and rows of weeping trees, creating a beautiful and charming townscape. This harmonious and historic scenery is very popular with tourists.

• Okayama
• Famous Places

Roppongi Hills

This multipurpose commercial complex opened as a Roppongi landmark in 2003. In the middle of Roppongi Hills stands Mori Tower, a 54-story skyscraper office building rising 238 meters from the ground.

• Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
• Commercial Buildings

Shimogamo Shrine (Kamomioya-jinja)

The official name of the Shrine is Kamomioya-jinja. Due to its location downstream of the Kamo River that runs through Kyoto City, it is familiarized by the name “Shimogamo-san” and “Shimogamo Shrine.” The main shrine, consisting of two buildings in the east and west, is designated as a national treasure, and is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto. It was also registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

Kodaiji Temple

At the foot of Mt. Higashiyama, Kyoto, northeast of Hokanji Temple known for Yasaka Pagoda, there is a zen temple. After the death of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, his wife Nene (Kita-no-Mandokoro) moved from Osaka to Kyoto and retired into religion.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples