This was my first time seeing a sake bottle designed like a Nishikigoi koi. The bottle design is truly distinctive and has that refined Japanese artisan aesthetic. The quality feels even more detailed than I expected. It’s not just beautiful—it also makes a great gift, and it works perfectly as a home decoration too.
Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery “Nishikigoi” | Review by Min
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Tiger Vacuum flask "MJX-B048"
With the latest proprietary painting technology that layers delicate patterns, this series achieves a three-dimensional pattern and tactile texture, making it popular as a vacuum flask that conveys the beauty of Japanese tradition to the world. In October 2023, the lineup was expanded to include a vacuum flask with a modern arrangement of kimono patterns of "Kyo Yuzen."
I saw this Tiger vacuum flask at the airport, and the design caught my eye right away. The raised pattern feels really nice to the touch, and it doesn’t feel like an ordinary insulated bottle.
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Okunitama-jinja Shrine
Okunitama Shrine, with a history stretching back about 1900 years, is where Okunitama-no-Okami, the deity protecting the Musashino area, is enshrined. Musashino was a vast area including modern-day Tokyo, Saitama, and parts of Kanagawa. Inside the shrine grounds are several smaller shrines, each one granting its own blessing. Among those, the shrine blessing love and marriage is especially well-known.
This place feels rich with history. The large trees lining the approach are really impressive, and the whole shrine has a dignified atmosphere without feeling too intimidating.
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Babadaimon no Keyaki Namiki
Keyaki Namiki is a 500-meter long walkup that's flanked with over 120 Zelkova trees. The avenue serves as a promenade that leads to Okunitama-jinja Shrine, and remains the sole National Natural Monument in Japan to be designated for its Zelkova trees.
The rows of tall zelkova trees look really impressive. It’s not as crowded as the more popular tourist areas, so the atmosphere feels much more relaxed.
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