Bansuiso is a historic Western-style building. It was built in 1922 and was originally a villa for Hisamatsu Sadakoto, a descendant of the lord of the Matsuyama domain. Since Hisamatsu Sadakoto had lived in France, Bansuiso has a strong European influence in its design and is very different from traditional Japanese architecture. Inside, you can see ornate decorations, beautiful stained glass, and elegant staircases and rooms, giving you a sense of the aristocratic lifestyle of the time. Bansuiso later hosted members of the Imperial Family, giving it special historical significance.
Bansuiso | Review by Linda Liao
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Kitakaro “Yōsei no Mori”
A masterpiece from a renowned confectioner in Sunagawa, Hokkaido, a region blessed with rich natural surroundings. Each Baumkuchen is baked with meticulous care by skilled pastry chefs, layer by layer, producing an exquisitely moist and luxurious texture.
北菓樓「妖精之森」是一款口感濕潤細緻的年輪蛋糕，層層堆疊出柔軟綿密的迷人口感。除了經典原味，還有蘋果、橘子、抹茶等特色口味可以選擇，每一種都帶有獨特香氣。喜歡年輪蛋糕的朋友可以買來嚐鮮。
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Rokkatei Otaru Canal Store
Rokkatei, a confectionery manufacturer known for popular Hokkaido souvenirs such as "Marusei Butter Sandwich," "Yukiyakonko," and strawberry chocolate, operates the Otaru Canal Store. This store, built using approximately 100,000 bricks from Tokachi, features a retro exterior that blends seamlessly with the streetscape of Sakaimachi Main Street.
This Rokkatei store is located near Otaru's famous Sakaimachi Street in Hokkaido and is a popular shop among travelers for desserts and souvenirs. It sells classic Rokkatei products such as rum raisin sandwich cookies, strawberry chocolates, and various desserts, all beautifully made and delicious.
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A Pilgrimage for the Popular Manga, “Slam Dunk”
This is the location of the railway crossing that served as a model for the opening scene of Slam Dunk, a basketball-themed anime that has gained enthusiastic fans not only in Japan, but all over the world.
When I arrived at Kamakurakōkōmae Station on the Enoden Line, the ocean view and train immediately caught my eye. This is an iconic scene from the Slam Dunk manga, and the familiar railroad crossing makes you feel like you've stepped into memories of your youth. With the blue sea and sky and the train slowly passing by, the whole scene feels both refreshing and romantic. While waiting by the crossing for the train to pass, skilled surfers would occasionally walk by, which was also quite a nice sight~
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