The Byodoin Temple Museum Hoshokan houses many precious artifacts from Byodoin, including exquisite Buddhist statues, Worshiping Bodhisattvas on Clouds, a temple bell, and other temple-related objects. Seeing them up close gives you an even greater appreciation for the craftsmanship and history of a thousand years ago. When visiting Byodoin, don't leave right after taking photos outside. Take some time to visit the Hoshokan—it's really worth it!
Byodoin Temple Museum Hoshokan | Review by Linda Liao
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Kansai-San’in Area Pass
The San’in region, home to historic hot springs and beautiful natural landscapes in Tottori and Shimane, lies beside the Kansai region, which features ancient capitals and sophisticated cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe. The area is dotted with iconic sightseeing destinations including Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Buddha of Nara, the Tottori Sand Dunes, and Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. It offers a rich variety of attractions-culture, nature, food, and more-making it a region worth exploring at a leisurely pace.
周遊券最划算的用法，就是把行程集中安排在需要多次搭乘私鐵、跨城市移動的日子，充分利用交通票券的價值！這次一出關西機場，就搭上可愛的 Hello Kitty HARUKA列車，沿途欣賞窗外風景，帶著愉快的心情前往大阪市區，展開美好的旅程。
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VENDOME AOYAMA Isetan Shinjuku Store
Since the launch of its first store half a century ago, Vendome’s innovative designs have continued to redefine the history of jewelry in Japan. Named after Paris's Place Vendôme and Tokyo's Aoyama, an area celebrated for its unique fashion and culture, this brand offers pieces that come in blue-branded gift boxes, captivating jewelry aficionados worldwide.
I've always loved Japanese jewelry, especially small, delicate designs with an elegant touch, and VENDOME AOYAMA is one of my favorite brands! The brand excels at combining simplicity with fine craftsmanship. Its pieces aren't overly ornate, yet they have an understated, captivating quality. The pearl jewelry I bought this time has a warm, soft luster and a beautiful color, making it perfect for both everyday outfits and formal attire. Buying it in Japan is well worth it, not only because there are many styles to choose from, but also because the current exchange rate is relatively favorable.
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Okashina-okashiyasan
Okashina-okashiyasan is an antenna shop operated by Morinaga Confectionery, located in Tokyo Okashi Land on B1 of First Avenue Tokyo Station. Since opening in 2012, it has sold a wide variety of sweets under the theme “Fun to buy, delicious to eat.”
While wandering around Tokyo Station's First Avenue, I unexpectedly came across a Morinaga confectionery store. The shelves were packed with Chocoball packages featuring Kyoro-chan, instantly bringing back childhood memories—even the Kyoro-chan cartoon I used to watch came flooding back. So nostalgic! This is Morinaga's brand specialty store, and besides Chocoball, it carries Hi-Chew candies in all kinds of flavors. Some items are even exclusive to Tokyo Station. The store also offers unique treats such as freshly baked, oversized Moonlight cookies, so there are surprises everywhere you look. I bought a few packages to take back to the office and share with my coworkers. It satisfied my sweet tooth, and I didn't have to worry about accidentally buying too much just for myself!
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