When you come to Hokkaido, you have to try the legendary Snow Brand vanilla ice cream! I heard that even the Emperor once tasted this delicious treat. Its rich milky flavor and smooth texture make it unforgettable after just one bite. Besides enjoying it at the shop, you can also find it at local convenience stores. If your plans run late and you miss the business hours, there’s no need to be disappointed—you can simply buy some and slowly enjoy it back at your hotel, savoring the delightful taste of this classic Hokkaido dessert〜
Snow Brand Parlor Sapporo Flagship Shop | Review by Linda Liao
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Former Jiyūtei Restaurant
The former foreign settlement in Nagasaki is turned into “Glover Garden,” a tourist spot with western-style residences, where this cafe stands. This building used to be “Jiyutei,” a western-style restaurant opened by a Japanese chef, Jokichi Kusano, in the Meiji Period. Today, the menu used in the Meiji Period is brought back in modern arrangement. Enjoy it in this retro building.
When visiting Glover Garden in Nagasaki, besides admiring the Western-style buildings with their exotic atmosphere, you can also take a break at the Jiyutei Cafe inside the garden. This retro Western-style building serves coffee, desserts, and other items. Sit down for afternoon tea and enjoy a leisurely moment in Nagasaki. Afterward, you can stop by the nearby gift shop to browse a variety of distinctive products from the garden, all with stylish designs.
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Inasayama Park
An observation park on Mt. Inasa 333m above sea level. The spacious park has an outdoor music hall for concerts and events, and an observation deck with the best view over Nagasaki, which offers a relaxing space to citizens.
The most appealing thing about Inasayama Park in Nagasaki is the expansive view from high above. Located around the summit of Mt. Inasa, the park overlooks Nagasaki, the harbor, and the surrounding mountains. It is also a popular spot for viewing Nagasaki's nightscape. During the day, you can enjoy the scenery where the mountains and city come together, while after dusk, you can watch the captivating view as the lights gradually come on. If you take the ropeway up the mountain, you can board at Fuchi Shrine Station and enjoy views of Nagasaki from different angles along the way.
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Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Fukuoka
A large-scale commercial complex that opened on April 25, 2022 on the site of a former fruit and vegetable market in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. It is the first "LaLaport" in Kyushu and boasts approximately 220 stores, many of which opened for the first time in Kyushu.
While visiting LaLaport Fukuoka, I took a break in the food court and was drawn to the cute Mario collaboration packaging. I always have trouble choosing whenever I get Baskin-Robbins because there are so many flavors, but in the end, refreshing fruit flavors are still my favorite! After finishing the ice cream, the cup was too cute to throw away, so I brought it home as a souvenir from the trip~
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