This is a must-buy in Japan, and older family members ask for it all the time!
Every time I go to Japan, before I even finish packing, the elders in my family start reminding me, “Don’t forget to buy Alinamin!” Alinamin EX Plus tablets are known for supplementing B vitamins, and many people use them as part of their daily wellness routine to help with eye fatigue, stiff shoulders, and lower back tiredness.
You often see whole rows of it in Japanese drugstores, and tourists casually bring a few bottles back to Taiwan. It’s basically the classic Japan souvenir for the older generation.
Some people buy snacks or cookies, but my family’s wish list is always:
“You can buy fewer sweets, but remember to get a big bottle of Alinamin!”
Alinamin EX Plus | Review by 王小鈞
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The Aizu Bukeyashiki - Samurai Residence
Located near Higashiyama Onsen, this large-scale historical museum park features the restored residence of Saigo Tanomo, who was a Karo officer in the Aizu domain, surrounded by relocated and restored traditional buildings and a museum.
The Aizu Bukeyashiki - Samurai Residence is a museum full of Aizu history. The grounds are larger than expected, and the exhibits are quite extensive. At the bus stop by Aizuwakamatsu JR Station, you can buy a one-day bus pass for JPY 2,000 that includes admission to three attractions: Tsuruga Castle, the Samurai Residence, and Sazaedo. You can also travel around the loop clockwise or counterclockwise, making it easy to plan your day. I recommend allowing about an hour and a half to explore the Samurai Residence at a leisurely pace. There is no shade at the bus stop in summer, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun before heading out!
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Iimoriyama
At the eastern edge of the Aizu Basin, Iimoriyama is a leading tourist destination in Aizuwakamatsu City, attracting around two million visitors a year. The 314-meter-high hill can be ascended not only by foot but also via a paid escalator for easy access.
From the top of Mount Iimori, you can look out over the castle town of Aizuwakamatsu. Besides its pleasant scenery, it is also a sacred mountain filled with historical stories. For JPY 250, you can take the escalator up the mountain and experience Aizu's rich history along the way. The most moving part is the story of the Byakkotai. During the war, about 20 boys between the ages of 15 and 17 mistakenly believed that Tsuruga Castle had fallen and, overcome with grief, took their own lives here. Standing before the monument and offering a stick of incense felt especially heavy, and made the tragedy of this history even more palpable.
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Pabron
The “Pabron” brand of medicine, produced by Taisho Pharmaceuticals, is one of Japan’s most common cold medicines.
Every time I go to Japan, my family almost always asks me to bring back a box of “Taisho Pabron.” It’s a classic household cold medicine in Japan and has long been trusted by many Japanese families. On this trip to Japan, I discovered that the familiar packaging had gotten a makeover! The newly upgraded PRU version has a more modern package, but it’s still the same familiar brand.
For us, it’s not just medicine—it’s more like a “go-to souvenir” we bring home whenever we visit Japan. -
