The Matsue Horikawa Sightseeing Boat is truly a perfect example of blending slow city living with nature.
Sitting on the charming old-style boat and slowly drifting along the moat around Matsue Castle, with weeping willows, old trees, and traditional samurai residences along the shore, it feels like time is flowing backward. The slow pace makes your whole body relax.
What’s even more moving is the eco-friendly environment this waterway reflects.
Even though it runs through the heart of Matsue City, the moat is full of life thanks to the local community’s careful protection of the water quality and surroundings.
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Lunch Pack
This sandwich series packs ingredients between slices of soft, fluffy bread. The edges of the slices of bread are pressed together, sealing the contents by fusing all the sides, so these sandwiches are easy to eat and won’t get your hands messy! There are prepared foods, sweets, and whole-grains series available.
When traveling in Japan, I usually book places without breakfast.
Then I go to a convenience store or supermarket to buy something.
It’s cheap and tasty, and they often release new flavors, so I can try something different every time. -
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Kinoko no Yama
Kinoko no Yama, a long-selling product that represents Meiji Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Meiji), has been a beloved national chocolate snack across generations since its launch in 1975. Its most distinctive feature is its cute mushroom-shaped form. The cracker is light and fragrant, while the chocolate portion has a two-layer structure that gives it a smooth melt-in-the-mouth texture. The slight saltiness of the cracker brings out the sweetness, while the clean finish makes it easy to enjoy.
The super classic Kinoko no Yama.
They look like cute little mushrooms. The caps are rich chocolate, and the stems are crispy biscuit sticks. Each one is bite-sized and doesn’t get your hands messy.
Kinoko no Yama and Takenoko no Sato are often displayed together, so I usually buy both. -
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Aquarius
This popular drink is ideal for hydration. It contains minerals, amino acids, and citric acid. It is easily absorbed by the body, helping to hydrate quickly.
AQUARIUS is something you’ll see everywhere in Japan, whether in vending machines or convenience stores.
On hot days when you’re low on fluids, it’s one of the best drinks for replenishing your body.
It’s also great for getting electrolytes back when you have a cold or after exercising. -
