If you’ve visited Kuromon Market, you’re probably familiar with the Kuromon Nakagawa supermarket. Its biggest feature is that it’s open 24 hours, which is very convenient for travelers. During the day, you can enjoy all kinds of food at the market, and at night, if you want to buy some fresh fruit or prepared food to enjoy back at your hotel, you can stop by anytime. The store carries a wide variety of products, from fresh ingredients to everyday groceries. Browsing here feels like getting a glimpse into the daily lives of Osaka residents, and you can also find many unique local products, which is another fun part of traveling.
Kuromon Nakagawa | Review by Linda Liao
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Baby Star Ramen
Here’s one ramen snack that’s tantalized tastebuds time and time again since hitting stores in 1959. Its origin story dates back to the days when employees would snack on instant noodles like a treat, but its undeniable fandom led to its launch as a commercial product, loved today as a beloved snack by kids and big kids-a-heart ever since.
之前在橫濱紅磚倉庫逛街時，意外發現模範生點心麵的櫃位，熟悉的包裝立刻勾起童年回憶！不曉得這裡是期間限定快閃店，還是常駐販售呢？優雅食的模範生點心麵，可說是許多人從小吃到大的經典零食。打開包裝濃郁鹹香立刻撲鼻而來，細細脆脆的麵體入口涮嘴，讓人一口接一口停不下來。無論是旅行途中搭車、午後嘴饞，或肚子有點餓時，隨手來上一包都很滿足。簡單又熟悉的好滋味~
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Poppies in the Sky
About 12 million poppies bloom in the sky on a 4 hectare plateau at an altitude of 500 meters. The ideal time to see them is from late May to early June. The contrast between the blue of the sky and the red of the poppies is spectacular.
Travelers who love nature and flower viewing definitely shouldn’t miss Saitama’s “Poppies in the Sky”! Every year from May to June, vast fields of vibrant poppies bloom across the hillside, stretching far into the distance. With the expansive blue sky and mountains as a backdrop, it feels like stepping into a beautiful landscape painting. When the breeze blows, the flowers sway in the wind, making it hard to resist pulling out your camera to capture the romantic scenery. It’s not yet midsummer at this time of year, so the weather is pleasant and strolling through the flower fields is especially relaxing. However, public transportation here isn’t very convenient, so I recommend driving so you can take your time enjoying this refreshing sea of flowers!
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Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Tokyo-Bay
This giant shopping center is located near Chiba port on the interior of Tokyo Bay. The complex is devided into three zones; North, South, and West. The bright interior with high vaulted ceilings and pleasant sunlight provide an excellent shopping experience. 440 special shops sell everything you can think of, from fashion to foods.
LaLaport Tokyo-Bay, located in Funabashi, Chiba, is a very large shopping mall about a 5-minute walk from JR Minami-Funabashi Station. It has clothing stores, household goods, electronics, anime merchandise, a variety of restaurants, the Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay, and more, all worth browsing. This time I came with my family to walk around. Although it wasn’t sale season yet and we didn’t have anything in particular we wanted to buy, we still spent quite a bit of time just browsing. At noon, we went to the food court on the third floor of the North Building and ordered tendon from the popular restaurant Kaneko Hannosuke. The crispy tempura was served with a sweet and savory sauce, and the portion was quite satisfying.
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