I really love the atmosphere here. They even decorate the hallway with a timeline of history, which is a unique touch!
HUB Roppongi Store | Review by 江華
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Otaru Orgel Doh Main Hall
This music box specialty shop has branches in various locations such as Otaru, Hakodate, Furano, Yokohama, Kamakura, and Kyoto. Its main building, which is the main shop, was built in 1915 (Taisho 4) and is designated as a historic building by Otaru City, preserving the remnants of the good old days.
The first floor is filled with endless music boxes, and the second floor has some unique displays. The whole place has a charming vintage European vibe—perfect for photos!
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HUB Shinjuku Ward Office Street Branch
The HUB Shinjuku Ward Office Street Branch has garnered plenty of buzz, particularly among the 20s and 30s crowd as a place for a casual drink at easy prices. The pub is complete with mounted monitors so you can keep up with the latest sports, especially soccer and rugby. Inside the HUB it's all about drinks and mingling while watching the game.
Whenever there's a soccer match, I always come here with friends to watch the game and have some drinks! They have a great selection of cocktails, and the place has a real British vibe. Perfect for group dinners, birthday parties, or just hanging out with friends.
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Ishikawa Prefecture, Former Sono House Garden: Wagashi Making & Tea Ceremony Experience
Known as one of Japan's three major confectionery hubs, alongside Kyoto and Matsue in Shimane Prefecture, Kanazawa boasts a long-loved history of tea ceremony thanks to its history of samurai. Along with this pursuit, a custom of wagashi, classic Japanese sweets, continue to appear in tandem with tea ceremony here. Even today, wagashi remain a staple in celebrations such as weddings and prayers for safe childbirth in Kanazawa, boasting one of the highest consumption rates in the country. Among wagashi, 'nerikiri', a type of unbaked sweet, is particularly delicate and beautiful.
A lot of travelers like to choose these traditional wagashi as souvenirs, but besides buying ready-made ones, there are actually many places in Kanazawa where you can try making them yourself. Highly recommended!