Nara's Shika Saru Kitsune Building is a multipurpose space created by Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten in the Naramachi area, cleverly combining traditional Japanese crafts, household goods, dining, and Nara culture. Designed around the concept of "deer, monkey, and fox," the building feels stylish while retaining the atmosphere of the ancient capital. It's a nice place to stop by while exploring Naramachi. In addition to buying souvenirs, you can experience the appeal of Nara's traditions intertwined with modern life.
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Kujukushima Senpei Honpo "Kujukushima Senpei"
A classic Nagasaki souvenir that has been loved since its debut in 1951. It was created through trial and error by a small confectionery shop founded in 1948 in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, shortly after the war, with the goal of making a new local sweet unlike anything else at the time. Its hexagonal shape is modeled after the auspicious shell of a turtle, and the peanuts generously scattered throughout the dough represent the beautiful silhouettes of the Kujukushima Islands.
九十九島仙貝是日本長崎佐世保的知名伴手禮，以九十九島美麗的海景為靈感，外型精緻，餅面壓印著波浪般的紋路，十分有特色。仙貝口感酥脆，帶有淡淡的香甜與奶油香氣，吃起來輕盈不膩。搭配咖啡或茶都很適合〜
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Nabekanmuriyama Park
This park sits atop Mt. Nabekanmuri in Nagasaki’s Minamiyamate district. Located about a 10-minute walk from Glover Garden’s second gate, the area has long been affectionately known as “Nabekaburi-yama,” or “inverted pot mountain,” for its rounded, pot-like shape, embraced by lush greenery.
If you're visiting Nagasaki, I recommend stopping by Nabekanmuriyama Park to enjoy the night view! It's a free observation spot, and from the observation deck in the evening, you can see twinkling lights against the harbor. It's romantic and enchanting, and also a lesser-known spot well worth saving.
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Underground Mall Grand Festa / Festa BLD. in front of Himeji Station
Underground Mall Grand Festa is the expansive 7,000㎡ shopping hub that’s directly connected via underground passages at select Himeji Station exits. The entire floor is divided into “streets” 1 through 6, each zone with plenty of Himeji soul food classics, apparel, cosmetics, local sake, Japanese confections and more to shop.
Himeji FESTA is located in front of JR Himeji Station and is a very convenient multipurpose shopping complex in central Himeji, easily accessible right from the station. Inside, there are many restaurants, clothing stores, variety shops, and lifestyle stores, as well as places to find local Himeji specialties and souvenirs. It’s a good place to sit down for a meal while shopping. For travelers using JR Himeji Station as their transportation hub, it’s very convenient for finding something to eat after arriving, taking a short break, or shopping before heading home.
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