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ATAOLAND KOBE

Located in Kobe’s Sannomiya area, ATAOLAND KOBE is the large flagship store of ATAO, a brand known as a pioneer of L-shaped zipper wallets. It is a spot where visitors can discover many items born from Japan’s meticulous craftsmanship.

Kobe
Miscellaneous Goods

30 Jul 2026 See More

This ATAO 18th-anniversary edition is seriously tempting. The black leather with tiger embroidery looks very refined without feeling too mature. Since my Chinese zodiac sign is also the tiger, I knew I had to take it home the moment I saw it. Now I can't bring myself to use it, so for now I'm just admiring it as a collector's item.

Kawa no Soba

After drinking around Nakasu, Fukuoka, Kawa no Soba is a place you will want to stop by. Located along the Nakagawa River, this restaurant works both as a place for chuka soba, a light ramen-style noodle dish, and as an izakaya-style spot, making it a popular choice for ending the night. It has counter seats that are easy to use even when visiting alone, as well as relaxed table seating, making it convenient as a second or third stop.

Hakata, Tenjin, Ohori
Ramen

9 Jul 2026 See More

I originally thought the ramen would be the star, but the fried rice was every bit as good! It had great wok hei and a fantastic texture. Eating it together with the ramen was such a satisfying combo. This is definitely a place worth coming back to.

Lake Suwa

Located almost in the center of Nagano Prefecture, Lake Suwa is the largest lake in the prefecture, with a circumference of about 16 km and surrounded by mountains. Along its nature-rich shores, fully developed cycling and jogging paths allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The area is also home to numerous attractions, including visiting all four shrines of Suwa Taisha, appreciating art at museums, and soaking in hot springs with views of the lake.

Nagano
Nature Spots

27 Jun 2026 See More

If you're staying at a hotel by the lake, you should definitely go out for a walk at night. Lake Suwa has a completely different vibe after dark than it does during the day. Without the noise of the city, just sitting by the lake, zoning out, and looking at the night view is one of the most relaxing moments of the trip.

Hitachi Seaside Park

Hitachi Seaside Park is a large park that spans an area of about 215 hectares. During springtime, daffodils, tulips, and nemophila bloom. In early summer, there are roses, and in summer, there are zinnias and sunflowers. Autumn brings forth kochia and cosmos. During winter ice tulips, plum blossoms, and other seasonal flowers bloom. In particular, the nemophilia that bloom from mid-April through early May are lauded for their gorgeous blue color, blending the sky, sea, and flowers together into a vast expanse of blue.

Ibaraki
Parks & Gardens

27 Jun 2026 See More

Standing on the hillside and looking out at the sea of flowers stretching all the way to the sky and the shore really felt like stepping into a fairy tale.
It was even more breathtaking in person than in the photos.

Naeba Ski Resort

One of the largest ski resorts in Japan, Naeba is known for its dry, high-quality snow. Its wide variety of courses, which have also hosted World Cup races, can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The 4 km downhill course is truly spectacular.

Niigata
Outdoors

23 May 2026 See More

I met a lot of fellow skiers from Taiwan at Naeba Ski Resort. Everyone was super friendly, and we shared gear and info about the runs with each other.

Skiing together was way more fun than skiing alone. We were laughing pretty much nonstop.

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