White chocolate paired with crispy chocolate cookies gives it a rich cocoa aroma and a light, crunchy texture, along with the sweet flavor of white chocolate.
It's a very popular snack in Japan, and the white chocolate version of White Black Thunder is also quite distinctive. It's a great souvenir from Japan to bring back and share!
Amanoyasukawara
Amanoiwato Shrine in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture enshrines the "Amanoiwato" - the cave where the sun goddess Amaterasu is believed to have hidden, a significant episode in Japanese mythology. About a 10-minute walk along the Iwato River from its Nishihonganji (West Main Shrine) will lead you to "Amanoyasukawara." This location is said to be where the eight million deities gathered to discuss how to coax Amaterasu out of the cave.
來到宮崎的天安河原，沿著岩戶川一路走進山谷，四周被樹林和岩壁包圍，越往深處走，氣氛也越顯得幽靜。
最特別的是岩洞裡堆滿了一顆顆石頭，據說是參拜者為祈願而堆放的。大大小小的石堆遍布岩壁與河岸，搭配昏暗的光線，整個景象帶著一種難以形容的神秘感。
站在天安河原裡，看著滿山的石堆與天然岩壁，很難想像眼前的景色竟然是自然與信仰長年累積而成。這裡沒有華麗的建築，卻有一種讓人自然放低聲音、靜靜感受的力量。
Osaka Kizu Wholesale Market
One of the largest privately-operated regional wholesale markets in Japan, Osaka Kizu Wholesale Market draws droves of professional chefs seeking top-quality ingredients. With a history spanning nearly 300 years, the market originated in the Edo period as a “nodachi-uri” (open-air trade market) where people brought their goods to sell.
大阪木津市場位在浪速區，是大阪歷史悠久的傳統市場之一，過去以批發交易為主，至今仍保留著濃厚的市場氣息。走進市場，和一般觀光商店街很不一樣，少了華麗裝潢，多的是各種新鮮食材和忙碌的採買景象。
其中最吸引目光的就是水產區，活體螃蟹在水槽裡活動，看起來格外新鮮。各式海鮮、蔬果和食材整齊陳列，逛起來很有在地生活的感覺。
來到大阪，除了逛熱鬧的商圈，也很推薦走進木津市場看看。從傳統批發市場的樣貌，到新鮮水產的陳列，都能感受到大阪飲食文化很真實的一面。
Yufudake
Located northeast of one of Japan's premier hot spring resorts, Yufuin Onsen, Yufudake stands at an elevation of 1,583 meters. This twin-peaked active volcano is known for its sheer majestic grandeur and often referred to as the "Mt. Fuji of Bungo”. Legeng here traces back to ancient times when the peak was revered as sacred mountain, appearing in texts as early as the "Bungo Fudoki" and Japan's oldest poetry collection, the "Manyoshu”.
When you arrive in Yufuin, the majestic Mount Yufu catches your eye along the way. Its peaks rise high above the Yufuin Basin, taking on a different appearance from every angle. It is also one of the area's most iconic sights.
While driving by, you can see the shape of Mount Yufu from far away. With few tall buildings around to block the view, the entire mountain stands out. At its foot are lush green fields beneath a vast sky, creating simple yet pleasant scenery.
Mount Yufu remained outside our window throughout the drive, sometimes clearly visible and sometimes partly hidden by clouds and mist, which added a sense of variety. The mountain is not just a backdrop to Yufuin, but also a sight that accompanied us throughout our journey.
