I stopped by Shibuya Hikarie, a shopping center that combines shopping, food, and lifestyle offerings. This time, I browsed all the way up to the 5th floor and picked out several elegant and practical handkerchiefs in the household goods section as souvenirs for friends and family. After shopping, I went up to the 11th floor, where there is a free observation area offering views of Shibuya’s bustling streets and crowds from above. You can enjoy the city views while shopping, getting the best of both.
Shibuya Hikarie | Review by Linda Liao
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Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival
Held on the fourth Saturday of July every year, this fireworks festival lights up Hiroshima’s summer night sky. Set against the backdrop of the Seto Inland Sea, Approx. 10,000 fireworks are launched under the theme of dreams. The show features a wide variety of fireworks, including marine starmines whose colorful lights reflect on the water, musical fireworks perfectly synchronized with melodies, and shaped fireworks such as hearts and smiles floating in the night sky.
I was really looking forward to this fireworks show at Hiroshima Port. Luckily, the weather was clear that day, so I arrived early in the evening to secure a spot and waited for nightfall. As the first firework rose into the night sky and burst into a dazzling display of colors, the crowd erupted in cheers and exclamations of surprise. With the gentle sea breeze and wave after wave of brilliant fireworks, the whole summer night felt both romantic and lively. Everyone gazed up at the sparkling night sky together and took in the powerful atmosphere, adding many wonderful memories to that summer〜
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Io World Kagoshima City Aquarium
Located at Kagoshima Port, the Io World Kagoshima City Aquarium offers stunning views of the iconic Sakurajima volcano across Kinko Bay. The aquarium is home to approximately 10,000 creatures from 800 species, primarily those inhabiting the waters of Kagoshima, including the Kuroshio Current and the Nansei Islands. The "Kurosio Great Water Tank" is a major draw, featuring fish like whale sharks, tuna, and bonito that travel with the Kuroshio Current.
What I was looking forward to most at the Kagoshima City Aquarium was seeing the whale shark in the Kuroshio Great Water Tank! Watching it glide through the deep blue water, its enormous body slowly passing before my eyes, it looked so graceful and unhurried. The sight of it swimming with the other schools of fish was especially spectacular. Before I knew it, I had been standing in front of the tank for a long time, reluctant to leave.
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Henri Charpentier Tokyo Gift Palette Shop
Henri Charpentier is a confectionery brand founded in Ashiya, Hyogo, in 1969. It is known for its baked sweets and fresh cakes. The brand also has a shop at TOKYO GIFT PALETTE in Tokyo Station.
If you like financiers, you definitely have to try this place~ As soon as I opened the package, the rich aromas of cultured butter and freshly ground almonds immediately filled the air! The outside was slightly crisp, while the inside was moist. They’re very finely made and also make a generous gift.
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