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Hello, this is Arimi from the Holiday Travel editorial team! Today I'm sharing about my first tonkotsu ramen experience in Fukuoka and an upcoming boat trip to a mysterious island from Hakata Port.
A unique craft sake featuring four native Japanese plants will launch nationwide on September 2, 2025. The product represents a collaboration between Akita brewery Ine to Agave and the Japan Flora Research Institute.
HOTEL GRAPHY Nezu will launch a limited autumn accommodation plan called Enjoy Reading Season Yanesen BOOK Plan from September 10th 2025 in collaboration with five unique local bookstores in the literary Yanesen district.
A traditional ginger sugar confection beloved as an Ise pilgrimage souvenir gets a contemporary update with modern packaging and individual wrapping, making it more accessible to younger generations.
We successfully held a special yakatabune (houseboat) tour with talent, actor, and artist Junnosuke Taguchi! This exclusive entertainment event featured a luxurious 2.5-hour chartered yakatabune experience on Tokyo Bay.
Arma Bianca launches two new K-On! merchandise items featuring the beloved Afterschool Tea Time band, including a functional cassette player and decorative big pennant.
A new Kirby-themed cosmetic compact featuring the beloved pink character riding his iconic Warp Star is now available for pre-order through Premium Bandai, priced at 5,940 yen.
From September 1, 2025, KOKUNEKO has launched its limited-time "Koku-Uma Annou Imo Financier" - a seasonal sweet potato-flavored version of their popular paw-shaped financier. The treat combines the brand's signature black sugar and butter with the deep sweetness of Annou sweet potatoes.
Lotte will launch a special collaboration between Sanrio's beloved character Kuromi and the popular chocolate snack Koala's March, available exclusively online with original clear file bonus.
The Miniature Dollhouse World Exhibition opens at Kanazawa 21st Century Museum on September 12, 2025, showcasing delicate and profound miniature works by leading Japanese artists alongside European dollhouse traditions.
A beloved collaboration between Nestlé Milo and Tokyo Banana Shake returns to Tokyo Station, offering visitors a unique nutritious beverage experience from September 10 through October 31.
A unique burger shop inspired by Nintendo's "question mark blocks" has opened at Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, offering over 270,000 possible burger combinations with Japanese local ingredients.