The Irifuneyama Memorial Museum is located in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and is an important site preserving Kure's naval history. Its most notable building is the former official residence of the commander-in-chief of the Kure Naval District. Built during the Meiji era, it blends Japanese and Western architectural styles and has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The ornate kinkarakami wallpaper in the Western-style building is especially intricate and quite rare. Walking through the museum, I could really feel the atmosphere of the Meiji era, and it also gave me a better understanding of Kure's history.
Irifuneyama Memorial Museum | Review by Linda Liao
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Hi-Chew (Grape)
This juicy soft candy was first launched in 1975. From the day its flagship strawberry flavor hit the shelves to the number of different flavors available today, the candies have captured the hearts of adults and children alike. Among them all, the “Grape” flavor is an extra-special hit.
I really like its chewy, bouncy texture. Every flavor is delicious, but grape is my favorite. The sweet and tart taste is just right, and the more you chew, the more addictive it gets! I usually carry a pack with me when I go out, so when I'm shopping or craving a snack, I can easily pop one in for a little sugar boost and that small sense of happiness from satisfying my sweet tooth〜
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Otaru Canal
Otaru Port, which developed as a gateway for Hokkaido's settlement, saw an increasing volume of cargo over the years. To streamline its transportation, the "Otaru Canal" was completed in 1923 (Taisho 12). The canal, created by reclaiming the offshore coast, is characterized by its gentle curves rather than a straight line.
A gentle early-summer breeze blows through, bringing a slight chill to the Otaru Canal. Strolling along the canal and watching boats slowly glide across the water has a charm all its own.
Otaru was once an important port and commercial city in Hokkaido. Shipping and trade flourished from the late 19th to the early 20th century, and the canal was built at that time to make transporting goods easier. Today, it has become Otaru's most iconic attraction.
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Otaru Sakaimachi Dori Shopping Street
Located just one street away from the main thoroughfare facing the Otaru Canal, Sakaimachi-dori flourished during the Meiji and early Showa periods, becoming Otaru's main street.
Many historic buildings from the Meiji and Taisho periods remain on both sides of the street, creating a nostalgic port-town atmosphere. The shopping street has many distinctive shops offering Otaru glasswork, music boxes, sweets, sushi, seafood, and more, so you can shop and sample food while taking a stroll. The skillful blend of old and new buildings gives it a charm all its own.
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