Seeing the whole star shape from the plane was super obvious. I recognized it right away, and it felt totally different from seeing it on the ground. You can really appreciate the design from an aerial view.
Seeing that incredibly precise star shape makes you realize how amazing people in the past were.
Goryokaku Tower | Review by 范慈茜
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ReFa GINZA
Located on Ginza’s Chuo-dori Street, ReFa GINZA is the global flagship store of the beauty brand ReFa. The store consists of five floors from B1F to 4F. It is a hands-on shop where visitors can try popular items such as beauty rollers, dryers, and showerheads before purchasing them.
I was already planning to buy ReFa products, so I came straight to the GINZA flagship store to look around. The Ginza store’s interior design is really distinctive, with a high-quality feel and a boutique-like atmosphere. The shopping experience was excellent.
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GariGarikun Soda
Japan’s classic ice treat, GariGarikun Soda, is a simple yet exceptionally well-crafted frozen treat made with soda-flavored ice on the outside and crunchy shaved ice on the inside. Its defining feature is this two-layer structure, with outer ice and inner shaved ice, allowing you to enjoy two different textures in one bar. Along with its refreshing soda flavor, it is also a long-selling product that has been loved by a wide range of generations, from children to adults, for many years.
One of the popsicles I buy most often in the summer is GariGarikun Soda. It’s refreshing, not too sweet, and really hits the spot on a hot day.
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Takarazuka Hotel
Takarazuka Hotel in Takarazuka, Hyogo, is the official hotel of Takarazuka Grand Theater, which opened in 1926 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 14, 2026. It relocated in 2020 to a site just west of Takarazuka Grand Theater. It is also easy to access, about a 4-minute walk from Takarazuka Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line and about a 7-minute walk from Takarazuka Station on the JR Takarazuka Line, and is beloved by many fans of the Takarazuka Revue.
The hotel interior keeps an elegant vintage style. Everything from the staircase and hallways to the lounge areas is beautifully designed.
I especially loved the lobby. It’s spacious, bright, and full of classic charm. -
